Defense minister under growing pressure over military academy merger plan

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back is facing mounting pressure over his plan to integrate the Army, Navy and Air Force academies.

The proposal, part of Ahn’s push to reform military education and strengthen jointness among the services, has drawn growing criticism from opposition politicians, retired military leaders and academy alumni groups.

On Sunday, Seoul mayor and prominent People Power Party figure Oh Se-hoon criticized the proposal.

He said the officer training system was a “matter of long-te ...