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- Chairman and Commander Visit Combined Division (2018.12.20)
- On Thursday, DEC 13, Chairman Park Hanki visited the 210th Field Artillery Brigade, a unit subordinate to the ROK-US Combined Division, accompanied by GEN Robert Abrams, CDR, CFC. The two generals shared words to recognize and encourage soldiers, both ROK and US, who were putting out to complete their mission regardless of their harsh conditions. They were able to confirm the steadfast state of the ROK-US Alliance and the ironclad allied defense posture.
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- Gen Park Assumes Command as 41st Chairman of JCS (2018.10.15)
- The assumption of command ceremony for the 41st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff took place on Thursday, October 11th on the parade field of the Ministry of National Defense. In attendance were the Minister of Defense; active duty general officers; USFK general officers; distinguished guests including former Chairmen of the JCS and reserve general officers; and the servicemembers of the JCS. In his inaugural remarks, Chairman Park stated that the ROK Armed Forces will become a robust fighting force that can 'win before the fight' (先勝求戰), who will firmly support the peace and prosperity of Korea by its strength. To that end, Chairman Park will work to 'enhance advanced capabilities for responsible defense by implementing Defense Reforms 2.0'; 'cultivate a motivated force that is determined win'; 'cultivate an agile force that responds to rapid changes in the security environment'; 'establish centripetal, joint capabilities by bringing every servicemember's heart and mind together'; and 'deter war by preparing combined joint operational capabilities and readiness across all spectrum,' etc.
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- Gen Jeong participates in the Inter-Korean Summit (2018.08.17)
- Gen Jeong participates in the Inter-Korean Summit as part of the official delegation(Apr. 27, 2018) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Jeong, Kyeongdoo participated in the Inter-Korean Summit on the 27th as part of the official delegation. This is the first time a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has participated in an Inter-Korean Summit.