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South Korean Defense Minister nominee confirmation process

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2026-09-07 10:02 UTC → 2026-09-10 02:07 UTC · added removed

Kang Shin-cheol, the nominee for Minister of National Defense, has begun preparations for his upcoming personnel hearing in Seoul. During his initial preparations, Kang addressed defense policy matters, including the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) and the proposed integration of military academies. He also addressed questions regarding his potential involvement in a martial law incident on December 3, noting that audits had reportedly found no evidence of his involvement. Following these initial statements, Kang faced scrutiny regarding his personal finances and real estate transactions. Allegations were Members of the People Power Party have raised concerning his son’s ability to afford concerns over the omission of a 700 million won commercial building and claims that Kang used fraudulent residency registration to qualify for a special apartment subscription property in 2012. Bundang owned by Kang’s eldest son from initial asset disclosures. While Kang’s camp characterized the omission of his son’s property as an error that has since been corrected, lawmakers are questioning the son’s ability to repay the funds, which the camp claims were secured through loans from maternal relatives. Additionally, Cheon Ha-ram, acting leader of the Reform Party, has accused Kang and his family of an organized scheme to obtain ‘eviction victim’ status to secure special apartment subscriptions. Specifically, allegations suggest that in 2008, Kang falsely registered his residence in a vacant house in Seoul while serving in Gangwon Province to qualify for a special sale of an apartment in Seocho. Kang denied any illegal intent regarding has defended his actions, stating the residency documentation, citing administrative oversights related mismatch was due to official military rotations. duty requirements.

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