Defense chief urges military reform amid demographic, warfare shifts
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Military & Defence, South Korea, War & Conflict
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SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has underscored the need to revamp the structure of the armed forces, such as adopting a selective conscription system, as the military faces both a rapidly aging population and changes in future warfare trends.
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