Dong-A University ROTC Holds Induction and Promotion Ceremony

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Dong-A University held an ROTC induction and promotion ceremony on the 23rd at Cheongchon Hall, Seunghak Campus.

The event was attended by Dong-A University President Lee Hae-woo, Dong-A University ROTC Commander Ahn Joon-sik, Alumni Association President Kim Hyung-jun, cadets, and parents.

On this day, 53 members of the 63rd class were formally inducted as first-year cadets, and 33 members of the 62nd class were promoted to second-year cadets. Cadet Park Kyung-don of the 62nd class and cadet Yang Seo-jin of the 63rd class were selected as outstanding Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and received awards.

President Lee told the cadets, "You should take great pride in being selected as officer candidates who will carry on the proud history and tradition of Dong-A University ROTC through fierce competition, and remember that you are valuable talents who will grow into soldiers of the Republic of Korea."

He continued, "The promoted cadets should successfully complete the remaining officer training courses while leading their juniors well, and the newly inducted cadets should balance their studies and military training with strong mental fortitude."

Participants of the Dong-A University ROTC Induction and Promotion Ceremony are taking a group commemorative photo.

Cadet Battalion Commander candidate Lee Han-sang said, "I will encourage all my peers to graduate without dropping out and do my best to make the second-year cadet life a great experience."

Cadet Park Jae-hong said, "Since the day I submitted my application in my first year, I have been waiting for the day to join and participate in ROTC. After two years of waiting and effort, I am overwhelmed with emotion to be inducted. I will do my best so that all members of the 63rd class can shine as one in Dong-A University's 117th ROTC, the nation's top ROTC unit."

The Dong-A University ROTC unit, established in 1961 as one of the initial 16 nationwide ROTC units, has produced six generals (Jung Jong-min, Nam Young-shin, Ko Hyun-seok, Lee Jong-eon, Kang Bu-bong, Kim Yong-soo) and approximately 4,500 reserve officers to date.

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