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Korea Military Academy (육군사관학교) is the Republic of Korea’s premier military academy for training army officers. Modeled on the United States Military Academy at West Point, it is located in Seoul and is a highly selective institution that combines a four-year university-level education with rigorous military training. Upon graduation, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Republic of Korea Army.
Key Facts & Figures
- Korean Name: 육군사관학교
- Establishment: The academy was originally founded on May 1, 1946, as the South Joseon Defense Guard Academy, and was renamed in 1948.
- Location: Seoul, South Korea
Student and Faculty Demographics
- Total Cadets: The academy has a small and highly selective student body of approximately 1,200 cadets, distributed across four years of study.
- Faculty: The faculty consists of a mix of military officers and civilian professors, with a staff of around 300 members dedicated to both academic and military instruction.
