Kang Shin-cheol, the Minister of National Defense, visited the Marine Corps Command on October 16, stating, "We will promote the transformation of the Marine Corps into an operational command that implements modern maneuver warfare by enhancing its status and capabilities."
During his visit to the Marine Corps Command and the Northwestern Defense Command in Pyeongtaek, Kang inspected operational readiness and encouraged the troops.
In the combat control room, he received a briefing on operational situations and assessed, "The Marine Corps, as a strategic maneuver force, has a very high strategic value simply by existing to deter enemy provocations."
He further urged, "Through strong training and education, I hope the Republic of Korea Marine Corps will become a force that wins any mission assigned to them, regardless of when or what it is."
Kang also received a report on the ongoing restructuring of the Marine Corps into a quasi-fourth military branch. He emphasized, "The Marine Corps stands at a historical turning point to change into a new form, and we will strengthen its status and capabilities."
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