Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Operations Headquarters Chief Ahn Young-ho Appointed as Head of US Military Base Relocation Project Team

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] Lieutenant General Ahn Young-ho, retired Army, has been appointed as the head of the USFK Base Relocation Project Group (Senior Professional Government Official, Grade A).

According to the Ministry of National Defense on the 17th, the project group head is responsible for overall coordination and management of planning, execution, and administration of the USFK base relocation project, as well as cooperation with related ministries, local governments, and the US Forces Korea. General Ahn was commissioned from the 42nd class of the Korea Military Academy and has held key positions in both field and policy departments, including commander of the 25th Division, commander of the 1st Corps, and director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Operations Headquarters.

The Ministry of National Defense stated that General Ahn is "the optimal candidate to stably manage and successfully complete the USFK base relocation project, which has entered its final stage, based on his outstanding communication skills, drive, and conflict management abilities."

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