Kang Shin-chul
Kang Shin-chul | |
|---|---|
 Kang in 2023 | |
| Minister of National Defense | |
| Assumed office 22 September 2026[1] | |
| President | Lee Jae Myung |
| Prime Minister | Han Seong-sook |
| Preceded by | Ahn Gyu-back |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 57–58) Seoul, South Korea |
| Party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Korea Military Academy Korea National Defense University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  South Korea |
| Branch/service | Republic of Korea Army |
Years of service | 1990–2025 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Ground Operations Command ROK/US Combined Forces Command |
Kang Shin-chul (Korean: 강신철; born 1968) is a South Korean politician and retired Republic of Korea Army general. An independent, he has served as minister of national defense of South Korea since September 2026.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Hyun-geon, Jeon (22 September 2026). "Kang Shin-chul takes office as defense minister, vows 'victory as strategy and policy'". The Herald Business. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ Min-kyung, Jung (30 August 2026). "Ex-CFC deputy commander Kang Shin-chul named defense minister". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "President Lee approves Kang Shin-chul amid opposition criticism". The Chosun Ilbo. 22 September 2026. Retrieved 23 September 2026 – via MSN.
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