[Man-Ki Kim] Three gambles with Korea’s defense

The Ministry of National Defense is advancing three consequential changes: seeking an earlier transfer of wartime operational control; considering the consolidation of the Army, Navy and Air Force academies; and proposing that private security personnel assume guard duties at military installations.

Each affects the foundation of national readiness: wartime command, officer education or force protection.

One question must be answered first: Has the government conducted a feasibility study and ri ...