Military Nixes New Command Proposal
February 12 2019
The South Korean military has decided against a proposed strategic command focused on North Korean nuclear and missile threats, reports the Yonhap news agency (Seoul).
The defense ministry is considering giving that responsibility to a new division under the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an official said on Tuesday.
President Moon Jae In pledged to establish such a command during his 2017 campaign.
Following a review, the defense ministry found the proposal could hinder efficiency due to...
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