How South Korea's military could respond to North Korea's escalation of tensions



Opinion How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions The DPRK's recent provocations are regrettable, but the ROK is better equipped and better prepared for what comes next Chun In-bum June 18, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Ministry of National Defense Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own and do not represent those of NK News. While Kim Yo Jong’s statement on Saturday hinted at what was to come, the crude demolition of the inter-Korean liaison office at Kaesong was a very disappointing and sobering scene to witness. Despite South Korean pleas for patience and restraint, North Korea has made it clear that it will no longer honor the Comprehensive Military Agreement (CMA), also referred to as the 9.19 South-North Military Agreement. Initial statementsdetail measures including the redeployment of North Korean military units to the Kaesong © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions

The DPRK's recent provocations are regrettable, but the ROK is better equipped and better prepared for what comes next

Chun In-bum June 18, 2020

How South Korea’s military could respond to North Korea’s escalation of tensions

Ministry of National Defense

Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own and do not represent those of NK News.

While Kim Yo Jong’s statement on Saturday hinted at what was to come, the crude demolition of the inter-Korean liaison office at Kaesong was a very disappointing and sobering scene to witness.

Despite South Korean pleas for patience and restraint, North Korea has made it clear that it will no longer honor the Comprehensive Military Agreement (CMA), also referred to as the 9.19 South-North Military Agreement.

Initial statementsdetail measures including the redeployment of North Korean military units to the Kaesong

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Chun In-bum

Retired Lieutenant General In-Bum Chun entered the Korea Military Academy in 1977. Chun was commissioned an infantry officer in 1981 as class 37. Chun became the youngest officer in the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army history to be an aide to a three-star general with a rank of lieutenant. Chun commanded a combat division and the Korean Special Forces. Chun retired from active duty as of July of 2016, and continues to contribute to the improvement of ROK military capabilities and animal welfare.

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