Ministry of National Defense (South Korea)
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The Ministry of National Defense (MND, Korean: 대한민국 국방부; Hanja: 大韓民國 國防部; RR: Daehanminguk Gukbangbu) is a department within the government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and responsible for the military branches of South Korea.
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| Formed | 15 August 1948 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of South Korea |
| Headquarters | 22, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea 37.533528°N 126.977694°E |
| Annual budget | ₩57.01 trillion US$44.2 billion (2023)[1] |
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| Website | Official MND website in English Official MND website in Korean |
| Ministry of National Defense | |
| Hangul | 대한민국 국방부 |
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| Hanja | 大韓民國 國防部 |
| Revised Romanization | Daehanminguk Gukbangbu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Taehanmin'guk Kukpangbu |
History
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The Ministry of National Defense was established on 15 August 1948[2] and located at Yongsan-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul.[3] It was established following the foundation of ROK in 1948, superseding the Department of Internal Security (DIS, 국내경비부) in charge of Southern Korean armed forces under the United States Army Military Government (USAMGIK) during the Allied occupation era.[4] During Coup d'état of December Twelfth, ministry was occupied by 1st Airborne Special Forces Brigade commanded by Park Hee-do.[5] 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.[6]
The Ministry of National Defense is allegedly active in military-level censorship such as book banning[7] and screening of mobile apps[8] 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.[9]
Agencies
List of ministers
See also
- Republic of Korea Armed Forces (ROKAF)
- Republic of Korea Army (ROKA)
- Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN)
- Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC)
- Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF)
- Conscription in South Korea
- Joint Chiefs of Staff (ROK JCS)
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