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Improving Soldiers' Service Conditions as a Top Priority for National Defense

Ministry of National Defense, Republic of Korea

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2025-10-28

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back visits the 22nd Infantry Division.

Pledges continued efforts to enhance pay and welfare in recognition of soldiers' dedication.

Inspects the AI-based security operation system at a GOP company observation post.

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back meets with junior an

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back meets with junior and mid-level officers of the 22nd Infantry Division, a frontline security unit on the eastern front, to answer their questions on Oct. 15.

On October 15, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back emphasized that improving soldiers' service conditions is the ministry's top priority in national defense and can no longer be postponed.

Minister Ahn visited the 22nd Infantry Division, a frontline security operations unit on the eastern front, and met with 40 junior and mid-level officers. He stated, "The quality of service conditions forms the foundation for maintaining a top-level combat readiness posture."

Minister Ahn listened to officers' concerns regarding improving service conditions, focusing on the causes of the sharp decline in junior officer recruitment and potential solutions; the rise in mid-level officer retirement applications; and strategies to enhance officers' pride and morale.

Minister Ahn stated, "Soldiers carry out special missions while prepared to sacrifice their lives for the nation. I will make every effort to establish a new pay and welfare system that reflects this noble dedication."

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back meets with junior an

Minister Ahn encourages the junior officers attending the meeting.

Minister Ahn also visited a company-level observation post at the General Outpost (GOP) of the 22nd Infantry Division, which operates an AI-based border security system. He encouraged the soldiers engaged in border operations and inspected the AI-based system. During the visit, he reiterated his commitment to military structural reform and the development of a combat-oriented, high-tech force in response to the rapidly changing security environment.

Minister Ahn stated, "Establishing an AI-based border security system is a key to opening the door to a smart and strong military through structural reform. The reduction in frontline guard personnel made possible by this system will allow those troops to operate advanced weapon systems and transform into robust, combat-ready forces through realistic, combat-oriented training."

By Byeong-No, Yun