Sunchon National University Selected as 'Comprehensive Excellent ROTC Unit' by the 159th Student Military Education Corps

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] The 159th Student Military Education Corps (ROTC) of Suncheon National University (President Ko Young-jin) achieved a double crown this year in the nationwide ROTC evaluation, winning both the ‘Comprehensive Excellent ROTC Corps’ and the ‘Excellent Unit Management ROTC Corps’ awards.

The Comprehensive Excellent ROTC Corps award is evaluated based on summer and winter training performance, comprehensive evaluations by the Ministry of National Defense and the Army Cadet Military School (ROTC School), and acquisition of outstanding personnel among 110 ROTC corps nationwide. This achievement was attained for the first time in six years, following previous wins in 2009 and 2014.

Colonel Han Kwon-su, commander of Suncheon National University’s 159th ROTC Corps, stated, “This comprehensive excellence award was possible thanks to the interest of President Ko Young-jin, the honorary ROTC 18th class alumnus of Suncheon National University, the active support from the Student Affairs Director and the Student Support Department, as well as the affection and attention from ROTC alumni including Jeong Chung-gi, president of the Suncheon National University ROTC Alumni Association, and Jeong Nam-gyun, president of the Suncheon area ROTC Alumni Association.”

He added, “At the same time, this result was achieved through the dedicated efforts of the training officers, administrative supply officers, and 38 cadets. We will continue to strive to nurture leaders who will lead both the military and society in the future.”

The Suncheon National University ROTC Corps was founded in 1983 and has produced a total of 732 Republic of Korea Army officers across 34 classes, from the 25th to the 58th class.

In particular, General Lee Seung-chan (Department of Agricultural Machinery Engineering, ROTC 30th class), commander of the Ground Operations Command Firepower Brigade, along with 232 active-duty officers, are currently performing duties across various front and rear areas.

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