Park In-ho Appointed as New Air Force Chief of Staff

[Asia Economy Military Specialist Yang Nak-gyu]The government announced on the 28th that it has nominated Park In-ho (56, Air Force Academy Class 35), Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Strategic Planning Headquarters (Lieutenant General), as the new Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Upon promotion to General, Park will officially begin his duties after being appointed by President Moon Jae-in following the Cabinet meeting review on the 29th.

He is regarded as an expert in joint operations and defense policy, having served as Superintendent of the Air Force Academy, Director of North Korea Policy at the Ministry of National Defense, and Director of Policy Planning.

The Ministry of National Defense explained, "He possesses operational command capabilities and military expertise to firmly maintain military readiness under the current security situation on the Korean Peninsula," adding, "He was selected as the Air Force Chief of Staff because he combines leadership and capability to lead defense reform, innovate military culture, and unite military morale."

He was nominated 24 days after former Chief of Staff Lee Seong-yong resigned taking responsibility for the sexual harassment case involving Sergeant Lee, a female soldier belonging to the 20th Fighter Wing. He will be responsible for investigating this incident and establishing follow-up measures.

▲ Air Force Academy Class 35 ▲ Commander of the 19th Fighter Wing ▲ Director of the Air Force Nuclear and WMD Response Center ▲ Director of Policy Planning at the Ministry of National Defense ▲ Director of North Korea Policy at the Ministry of National Defense ▲ Superintendent of the Air Force Academy ▲ Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Strategic Planning Headquarters

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