South Korea Commissions 558 New Officers at First Joint Service Academy Ceremony
DEFENSE
On February 20, 2026, South Korea held its first joint commissioning ceremony for 558 new officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies at Gyeryongdae, South Chungcheong Province. This event aligns with the Lee Jae-myung government's policy for an integrated service academy.
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek highlighted the importance of unity in purpose among the different services. The ceremony, attended by about 2,000 people, included performances, presentations of commissioning orders, and a pledge to defend the nation.
Top honors were awarded to Second Lieutenants from each academy. The new officers will undergo initial training and be assigned to operational units.
Feb 21, 2026, 7:21 PM
