Gwangju University Holds Commissioning Ceremony for 60th ROTC Cadet Class

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyuk-jong) announced on the 9th that it held the commissioning ceremony for the 60th class of ROTC cadets at the Hosimgwan Small Auditorium on the 8th.

The Gwangju University ROTC produced 30 second lieutenants of the Republic of Korea Army on that day.

Due to COVID-19, instead of the joint commissioning ceremony held at the Student Military School, this event was held separately by each university, attended by President Kim Hyuk-jong, Director of Planning Kim Hwang-yong, and ROTC Commander Song Ho-young.

Also, General Pyeon Mu-sam, commander of the 7th Airborne Special Forces Brigade and an alumnus of Gwangju University, attended the event, adding prestige to the occasion.

The commissioning ceremony proceeded in the order of awarding excellence awards such as university, military, and external commendations, presentation of commissioning orders and rank insignia, commissioning oath, and congratulatory speeches.

Along with this, an induction ceremony was held for 23 cadets of the 61st class and 24 cadets of the 62nd class who are being promoted to the 4th year.

President Kim Hyuk-jong said, “I am sincerely pleased with the commissioning of the 60th class who have successfully completed the ROTC cadet course and have been reborn as the nation’s defenders of the Republic of Korea,” and emphasized, “As you take your first step on the path of defending the homeland, I hope you become confident officers who are trusted by commanders and respected by subordinates.”

General Pyeon Mu-sam, commander of the 7th Airborne Special Forces Brigade, said, “The founding philosophy of Gwangju University is to nurture talents who dedicate themselves to the country and the nation,” adding, “You have already learned a lot at school to become practical professionals. Please have sufficient pride and a strong sense of mission.”

Meanwhile, the Gwangju University ROTC was established in 2012 and has produced 160 junior officers of the army to date, establishing itself as a cradle for training military officers by receiving excellent evaluations in various external assessments.

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