Ministry of National Defense (South Korea)

History

The Ministry of National Defense was established on 15 August 1948 and located at Yongsan-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul. It was established following the foundation of ROK in 1948, superseding the (DIS, 국내경비부) in charge of Southern Korean armed forces under the United States Army Military Government (USAMGIK) during the Allied occupation era. During Coup d'état of December Twelfth, ministry was occupied by 1st Airborne Special Forces Brigade commanded by Park Hee-do. In 2018, the Ministry has agreed to respect the results from its Special Investigation Committee on Gwangju Uprising in which MD Helicopters MD 500 and UH-1H were used to fire on protesting citizens.

The Ministry of National Defense is allegedly active in military-level censorship such as book banning and screening of mobile apps within the military hierarchy.

In April 2024, South Korean and the UK navies conducted joint patrols around the Korean Peninsula to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. The mission aimed to intercept illicit shipping, following the Downing Street Accord signed by the leaders earlier. Canada and New Zealand also contributed to sanctions enforcement in the region. However, challenges arose, with Russia vetoing a resolution to renew the panel monitoring sanctions enforcement against North Korea.

Agencies

• Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)
• Military Manpower Administration (MMA)

Logo

File:Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea Logo (vertical).svg|1948~Current

List of ministers

Main article: Minister of National Defense (South Korea)

References

References

1. (2023). "Defense Buget". Ministry of National Defense.
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3. "[http://www.mnd.go.kr/mbshome/mbs/mnd_eng/subview.jsp?id=mnd_eng_010500000000 Location]." ([https://archive.today/20140101122508/http://www.mnd.go.kr/mbshome/mbs/mnd_eng/subview.jsp?id=mnd_eng_010500000000 Archive]) Ministry of National Defense. Retrieved on January 1, 2014. "Yongsan-dong 3 Ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 140-701"
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6. "5 · 18 Special Committee "Confirmation of military helicopter shooting"".
7. Kim, Eun-jung. (2010-10-28). "Constitutional Court upholds ban on 'seditious books' in military". [[Yonhap News Agency]].
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9. Choi, David. (11 April 2024). "UK, South Korea complete first joint patrol to intercept illicit North Korean trade".