Meeting with New Air Force Chief Park In-ho, Moon Urges "Fundamental Improvement of Military Culture"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 2nd, President Moon Jae-in urged Park In-ho, the newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Air Force who reported his promotion and new assignment, to fundamentally improve the military culture.

On that day at the Blue House, during a meeting where President Moon received the promotion and assignment report from the new Chief of Staff Park and had a conversation, he said, "I feel a heavy responsibility as the commander-in-chief to entrust you with an important post during such a serious time," and made this request.

Chief of Staff Park is the successor to former Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Seong-yong, who resigned taking responsibility for the death of a victim of sexual harassment in the Air Force. President Moon said, "Please improve the military culture and become a truly strong military that the people desire."

Chief Park responded, "The Air Force, which is celebrating its 72nd anniversary since its founding, has earned the trust of the people so far, but recently has caused disappointment. Laws, systems, and weapons are important, but the people operating them must reflect and change to create a system where the system can function properly."

President Moon emphasized, "Our Air Force has protected the peaceful daily lives of the people with cutting-edge stealth fighters, Global Hawk drones, and has played various roles such as delivering quarantine supplies and transporting citizens during disasters. If the military culture is improved, the Air Force will gain much more trust from the people."

Minister of National Defense Seo Wook said, "To create a human rights-centered military culture, reforms in military police, prosecution, and military courts are necessary," and added, "We will strive to improve the environment for soldiers' clothing, food, and accommodations."

Finally, President Moon urged, "On the occasion of your inauguration as Chief of Staff, please do your best so that the Air Force can become a military full of morale, where commanders and soldiers respect and care for each other, and where fundamentals are firmly established."

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