Korea A heart devoted to the nation! Eyes opened to the world! Contents Wisdom ( ) Integrity ( ) Courage ( ) The cradle of leaders 04 KMA Motto 11 Educational Environment 19 Honor System 27 Physical Education 06 History 12 Curriculum 20 Ceremony 28 Military Training 08 Educational Objectives 14 Exchange Programs 22 Cultivating Military Spirit 30 Annual Event & Schedule committed to defending 16 Country Coastal Travel & 24 Club Activities 32 Facilities of KMA Cultural Explorations 34 Career & Vision the nation with character!

Korea Military Academy is one of the most prestigious military academies in the world. Its cadets are trained to be leaders of the highest sort, dedicated to their mission of defending Korea. KMA Motto

KMA marches forward while focusing on developing the leadership of cadets, as well as their intellect and dedication to the nation.

“Wisdom, integrity and courage” is the motto of KMA. It is founded on the Academy’s educational objective of supporting cadets in building character and qualities required for qualified military cadets. The origin of “wisdom, integrity, and courage” dates back to the Golden Mean—these are the top three everlasting virtues that can be achieved through constant self-discipline. “Wisdom” to become a man and woman with great perception and discerning power grounded on military values. Develop intellect, build integrity, “Integrity” to maintain the strength and unity of the corps through mutual respect grounded in faith and compassion. and put words into practice “Courage” to act in a just and responsible manner in the face of all peril.

2014 04 | 05 KMA 연혁

육군사관학교는 어떠한 어려움 속에서도 군의 백년대계를 위해 노력해 왔으며, 68년의 역사와 전통 속에서 국가와 민족, 세계의 평화를 위해 헌신해 왔습니다.

제11기 교훈탑 제막식(1955. 9. 30) 밴플리트 장군 내교(1963. 12. 13.) 개교 60주년(2006. 5. 1.)

1948. 9. 5. 1951. 10. 30. 1996. 3. 22. 2006. 5. 1. >> ‘육군사관학교’로 교명 개칭 4년제 육사로 진해에서 재개교 >> >> 육군사관학교 발전기금 재단 설립 개교 60주년

1946. 5. 1. 1950. 7. 8. 1954. 6. 23. 1966. 5. 1. 1998. 2. 28. 2013. 2. 27. ‘남조선 국방경비사관학교’로 개교, 6·25전쟁으로 임시 휴교 서울 태릉으로 복귀 화랑 연병장 준공식 여자사관생도 최초 입학(제58기) 제69기 204명 졸업 제1기생 88명 입교

1946년 5월 1일 서울 태릉에서 개교한 육군사관학교는 1950년 6·25전쟁으로 부득이 임시 휴교하였습니다. 하지만 전쟁의 와중 에서도 군의 백년대계를 위한 노력은 지속되어 1951년 10월 31일 경남 진해에서 4년제 정규사관학교로 재개교하였습니다. 휴전 위국헌신으로 직후인 1954년 6월 21일 현재의 위치로 복귀하였으며, 옛 화랑의 얼과 정신을 이어받고자 ‘화랑대’로 명명하였습니다. 육군사관학교는 21세기를 맞아 미래지향적인 교육제도와 신세대에게 맞는 훈육체계를 정립하고, 현대식 교육시설과 환경을 구비해 대한민국과 함께하다 대한민국의 미래를 짊어질 우수한 인재 양성의 요람으로 발전하고 있습니다. 1998년 2월 28일에는 개교 이래 최초로 여생도 (58기)가 입교함으로써 여성에게도 문호를 개방하였습니다. 2013년 2월 27일 제69기생이 임관함으로써 현재까지 1만 9천여 명의 History of KMA 1946-2013 졸업생이 배출되었으며, 그 중 9%에 달하는 1,620여 명이 6·25전쟁과 월남전 등 각종 전투에서 조국을 수호하기 위해 고귀한 생명을 바쳤습니다.

2014 Korea Military Academy 06 | 07 Educational Objectives of KMA

Korea Military Academy set its educational objectives to develop a view of Korea as founded on the basis of free democracy, the military spirit of service and dedication for the nation, on building leadership, acquiring and leveraging professional military knowledge, training creative and holistic problem-solving skills, and building mental and physical strength in order to cultivate elite cadets who are in service ofthe nation and are dedicated to the military. To this end, all cadets are required to observe five academic goals and four conducts.

To serve and • Establish a military base and foundation defend the nation • Develop capabilities to command and lead small units • Develop basic knowledge and skills like that of military specialists • Build physique management skills of oneself Five overarching values and fellow corpsmen • Build logical and creative problem-solving skills Loyalty, Courage, • Build survival and defense capacity of oneself • Build expertise on related academic areas Responsibility, Respect, • Develop motor skills and training skills • Develop research abilities and uplift commitment Creativity • Enhance teamwork and sportsmanship to lifelong learning

Military Capabilities

Intellectual Physical Capabilities Mission Capabilities (Responsibility, Contribution to Organization) Leader Self- Self-control perception with outstanding (Autonomy, Self- (Reflection, Inner self) problem- Motivation, Sense of solving skills Purpose) Interpersonal skills (Empathy, Respect, Communication) Values. Social Ethics Character

• Develop consciousness as a sound democratic citizen • Learn to appreciate difference in others and develop values of a democratic society and build skills to perceive horizontal/vertical relationship • Internalize ethical values of men and women in service • Develop social skills by volunteering for those in need • Be aware of and observe cadet rules and code of conduct and participating in external activities • Cultivate emotional stability

Developing elite officers to serve the military and the nation

2014 Korea Military Academy 08 | 09 History tells us that skills and tactics to build and operate military force are closely associated with culture, science, and technology. Cadets’ abilities to make the right military decisions and build insight stem largely from knowledge in liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences. This emphasizes the need to establish clear values toward others, society, the nation, and the world, as well as to acquire knowledge in advanced science and technology Educational Environment to adapt to future battlefield environments effectively. Wisdom Korea Military Academy provides a well-designed A top-tier military education system and educational environment, academy providing befitting its status as an elite military academy.

a comprehensive Advanced education system education to cadets KMA’s faculty consists of 180 highly qualified professors including 80 professors who received doctorates from prestigious universities in Korea and abroad. The academy keeps each class with less than 15 cadets, runs an academic advisor program requiring each professor to provide advice and guidance to 5 cadets, and supports 1:1 education and in- depth class discussions.

Cutting-edge education facilities All cadets have access to cutting-edge learning facilities, including multimedia foreign language lab, state-of-the-art training equipment, in-campus smart learning system, and a personal laptop. The KMA dormitory, known as Hwarang Hall, also offers a high-level living environment to cadets.

Curriculum for globalization and digitalization KMA focuses on providing a curriculum geared to lead the age of globalization and digitalization, and to develop capabilities to be able to fight effectively in future wars and execute joint operations.

2014 Korea Military Academy 10 | 11 Curriculum

Korea Military Academy puts high priority on academies in three groups after the midterm exam in the first Cultivate intellectual developing intellectual capabilities demanded for semester for general studies. A subject on joint military service is capabilities with elite cadets and on specialized education to lead a included in the curriculum for sophomores, juniors, and seniors military armed with state-of-the-art weaponry and to support their understanding of other militaries. Furthermore, specialized education equipment. special lectures by military experts from other military corps and integrated operation of events and programs related to joint Double majors military service education contribute to building diversity within and expertise of cadets. Korea Military Academy confers two undergraduate degrees to cadets who can choose a major of their own in addition to the compulsory military science major for all cadets to Intensive English and computer education establish military expertise. KMA places high emphasis on improving English proficiency and PC skills of cadets to support their abilities to respond to Aiming for broad undergraduate education battlefield environments more effectively in the future and to catch up with globalization and digitalization. KMA is committed to offering wide learning opportunities to cadets by allowing them to enroll in courses other than their major. KMA has improved basic liberal arts courses and has Diversified major education set a wide variety of new military science courses required Major courses in the liberal arts include regional studies(Chinese, for a special-purpose education institution dedicated to Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Russian, and Arabic), developing military experts. international Relations, Military History, Leadership, Economics, Military English, and Humanities. New major courses in the natural Integrated curriculum sciences include Operational Analysis, Applied Physics, Applied Korea Military Academy, , and Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Weapon Korea provide an integrated curriculum as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Environmental the first step of the joint military service education program. Sciences, and Weapon System Engineering. Freshman cadets take rotations to the three military

2014 Korea Military Academy 12 | 13 Commissioned education Korea Military Academy dispatches cadets to global peer academies with the goal to refine military experts capable of bolstering military diplomacy activities, responding to activities by international peacekeepers, adapting to the future security environment and war situations. The academy also invites international cadets for the same purpose, which started with Turkish cadets in 2002. There are 11 cadets from 7 countries, including Germany Mongolia France and Japan, studying at KMA for 6 months to as long as 4 years. - Dispatched KMA cadets to 6 countries : U.S., Germany, France, Turkey, Japan, and Spain France - Invited cadets from 7 countries : Turkey, Thailand, Philippines, Mongolia, Japan, Spain Japan U.S. Vietnam, and Peru

Turkey Exchange visit KMA has been enjoying exchange visits with overseas military academies

Thailand in more than ten countries since the 1980s. Cadets get a chance to develop Vietnam global mindsets by taking classes in overseas military academies and cultural tours, including visits to battlefields and to promote Korea and Philippines KMA. Foreign cadets studying in KMA learn about Korea’s security up close by visiting Panmunjom, underground tunnels, and Korea’s major culture facilities. In line with this, foreign cadets also get to promote their military Peru academies. The exchange visit program for cadets allows them to build friendships and bonds, and take military diplomacy to a higher level. - Eight countries subject to exchange visits : U.S., Australia, Italy, Spain, Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Indonesia

Hwarangdae International Symposium Korea Military Service has been hosting the biennial Hwarangdae International Symposium since 1981 to promote academic exchanges with overseas military academies, military education institutions, and private universities. By facilitating academic research on military and armed forces and pursuing exchanges of the latest military information Exchange Program and knowledge, Hwarangdae International Symposium has gone a long way in developing military experts and advancing KMA.

International Symposium for KMA Development KMA hosted the 1st International Symposium for KMA Development Korea Military Academy develops global leaders 1 2 3 4 Develop global leaders (ISODoMA) in 2007 with the goal to develop the education system who contribute to military diplomacy by sharing 1. ISoDoMA of military academies around the world. Members take turns to host 2. Hwarangdae International Symposium through international global insights at international exchange meetings ISoDoMA every two years and KMA dedicates itself to develop ISoDoMA and symposiums as military experts. 3. Mutual exchange visit exchanges 4. Self-introduction of visiting cadets into a prestigious international symposium as its organizer.

2014 Korea Military Academy 16 | 17 United States Mt. Baekdu

Beijing

Europe Japan

Seoul Baekryungdo (Island) Ulleungdo (Island)

Dokdo (Island)

Southeast Asia

Jejudo (Island)

1. Freshman : Dokdo pilgrimage 1 3 2. Sophomore : Marado pilgrimage Country Coastal Travel & Cultural Explorations 2 4 5 3. Junior : Baekryungdo pilgrimage 4. Sophomore : Jangsoo Royal Tomb in China 6 5. Junior : volunteering activities in Thailand, a country that fought for during the 7 6. Senior : St. Mark’s Square in Italy 7. Senior : Saint-Cyr Military Academy in France

Overseas cultural travel, experience KMA offers all cadets opportunities to broaden Build deeper their view and build deeper experiences as military KMA offers overseas cultural exploration programs to all experiences and experts through annual country pilgrimages and sophomores, juniors, and seniors every year to help them broaden overseas cultural explorations. their knowledge, develop an attitude as military experts, and develop the right achieve a global mindset. Here, cadetstake prelearning courses, which cover war history, culture, and history of cultural exploration perspective toward Coastal travel destinations, visit battlefields and military facilities, and participate All cadets take part in the annual country pilgrimage by grade in local classes to discuss military tactics. The program offers great Korea and the rest of to celebrate their love for the country, enrichtheir commitment opportunities for all cadets to develop military values. Sophomores the world to national defense, see the Korean Peninsula divided into get to visit ancient historical sites in China and historical sites where two Koreasup close and personal, and uplift their reunification Koreans fought against the Japanese. They also get the chance to spirit. Here, cadetsvisit major security sites and battlefields climb Mt. Baekdu. These activities will help them build a broader to widen their perspective and build qualities required for view toward the world. Juniors visit Japan, Southeast Asia, and a leader by establishing a balanced view of Korea’s history, overseas military academies for military diplomacy. Seniors go on a nation, and security. free backpack trip in groups of 3–5 to Europe and the United States. - Freshman : Ulleungdo, Dokdo, East Sea - Sophomore : China - Sophomore : Jejudo - Junior : Japan, Southeast Asia -Junior : Baekryungdo, Ganghwado - Senior : U.S., Europe 2014 Korea Military Academy 16 | 17 Integrity Cadets shall put the strictest standards toward themselves but shall bear tolerance and empathy to Honor System their subordinates to build obedience and respect for their superiors in the most genuine sense. For this, cadets should build leadership that is grounded on caring for and respecting others while remaining humble and readily makingthemselves available to sacrifice for the nation and the people. Korea Military Academy runs an honor system with the Leading with goal to develop develop officers who know how to make honor the most of their capabilities. Honor is the standard and value of cadets who are tobecome “future leaders of the Korean Army built with character, capabilities, and faith in serving the nation.” KMA runs a wide variety of honor systems, including honor ritual, honor education, honor test, conscience reporting, and honor committee. The ultimate goal of the honor system is to make an ethical code and a creed, and establish the overarching guidelines to be observed by all cadets.

Cadet creed We sacrifice our lives for the nation and the people. We are guided by honor and faith at all times. We choose to take the rough path of justice over the easy path of injustice.

Cadet ethical code We only say the truth. We always act in justice and fairness. We always walk the talk. We never take unfair gains. We always take responsibility over our words and actions.

2014 Korea Military Academy 18 | 19 Hwarang Ceremony

Korea Military Academy has been holding the Hwarang Inherit Shilla Ceremony every week since 1952 to inherit the Hwarang’s uncompromising spirit of Hwarang during the Shilla uncompromising Dynasty to defend the nation. spirit of defending Origin the nation The Hwarang Ceremony was originally named “parade ceremony” from the early days until 1968. It was renamed to “special ceremony” in 1969 with a similar format as the Hwarang Ceremony that is celebrated today. KMA renamed it into Hwarang Ceremony in 1976 to inherit the uncompromising spirit of Hwarang during the Shilla Dynasty. In addition, the origin of cadets dates back to the Hwarang system in the ancient Shilla Dynasty.

Program The Hwarang Ceremony is held every Friday afternoon. It was held on Saturday morning until the first semester of 2005 when Saturday was designated as a working day. Cadets in formal attire reverently stand in the Hwarang military training ground to look back into their lives in the past week, attend to the commanding cadet’s instructions for the next week, and make new resolutions. The Hwarang Ceremony is open to the public and draws huge attraction from the audience who booststhe energy and excitement ofthe ceremony. Furthermore, alumni or key figures who have made big contributions to advancing KMA and cadet education enjoy the honor of standing in the reviewing stand.

2014 Korea Military Academy 20 | 21 Cultivating Military Spirit

Korea Military Academy offers a wide range of programs Leadership education and practice Build values to cadets aimed at developing personal qualities and Cadets build basic leadership knowledge by completing 32 credits and character as leadership skills as men and women in service. on leadership, communication, counseling psychology, military ethics, philosophy, national defense, and management. men and women Routine education They also have a grasp of command experience during the in service KMA has a combat uniform day (every Monday), instills military semester and command work practice during summer military code of conduct to cadets (read/memorize code of conduct by training. They also build leadership skills during their army life theme every day), and holds a sports day to uplift the military spirit. experience, culture and sports activities, and disciplinary activities. KMA runs a leadership development program providing an intensive two-day leadership course to cadets by grade. It is an Integrated discipline effective program allowing cadets to appreciate others, improve KMA observes an integrated cadet disciplinary system involving interpersonal skills, and develop team leadership. all cadets, faculty, and all discipline agents working in KMA with the goal to develop values, character, and behavior required for elite cadets. The integrated disciplinary system is also focused on developing devoted leaders who place service for the nation as their highest mission.

Shift ceremony for command work KMA holds a shift ceremony for command work to recognize the importance of cadets’ command work, pay tribute to cadets under command work, and encourage cadets entering into command work. The ceremony helps build autonomy, leadership skills of cadets, and a better understanding of the military organization and its peculiarities.

2014 Korea Military Academy 22 | 23 Club Activities

Cadets at Korea Military Academy engage themselves in Indulge yourself various culture and sports activities for leisure, pleasure, into culture and and learning. sports activities Club activities that include culture and sports programs take place every Wednesday afternoon. Cadets can choose from 40 with passion academic, entertainment, culture, and sports activities led by special instructors to build qualities as genuine intellectuals. These activities are great opportunities for cadets to immerse themselves into a diverse lifestyle, joy that life has to offer, building a well- balanced character, physical fitness, and artistic emotions. KMA opens the Hwarang Festival every fall when all cadets get to show their talents and flair at exhibitions, performances, and concerts. The festival also gives KMA clubs an opportunity to meet their peers at other universities. - Academic club(4) : English, Japanese, editing, and architecture - Entertainment club(14) : orchestra, group sound, guitar, handcraft, photography, calligraphy, Western painting, theater & movies, cheering, tea for well-being, piano, traditional percussion quartet, Korean painting, and broadcast & media - Sports(22) : Japanese fencing, golf, archery, boxing, basketball, rugby, Baduk, badminton, survival, swimming, speed skating, horse-riding, baseball, Judo, football, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, hapkido, handball, climbing, cycle, and weights

2014 Korea Military Academy 24 | 25 Courage Cadets shall say “no” to unjust temptations, build moral courage to give his/her life for public justice, retain honor Physical Education and dignity even when his/her life is at stake in warfare, and complete a given mission with leadership. All cadets shall build strong physical fitness and mental power by KMA provides athletic training courses with the goal undertaking physical and mental training courses at KMA. Promote physical to cultivate basic physical fitness, instruction skills, and fitness and lift up mental power required for elite cadets to conduct their the military spirit mission and improve themselves. Physical training Physical training is aimed at building muscular strength, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular endurance absolutely required for field junior officers. Specific exercises include long-distance race, mountain race, and hurdling. Freshmen learn the principles of physical training and training methodologies for knowledge acquisition. Sophomores take track and field and muscle exercises, and build physical fitness. Juniors and seniors take circular physical fitness programs to build strong physical strength and mental power.

Physical education Cadets can choose from any one of the physical education courses to improve their exercise capability, build endurance to overcome whatever challenges through games, fighting spirit that is fearless of counterparts, and teamwork to cooperate to achieve goals effectively.

Martial arts education Martial arts classes are taught to cadets for them to learn skills for self-defense, train one’s body and mind, and foster military spirit. Freshmen have to take taekwondo class on a compulsory basis and sophomores, juniors, and seniors can choose from martial arts classes. All cadets can later sign up for other martial arts or P.E. classes.

2014 Korea Military Academy 26 | 27 Military Training

Engage in military Korea Military Academy provides military education required for mission execution as future officers and training as men performs military training for a certain period by grade. and women in Basic military training service All freshmen are required to undergo basic military training in January before the semester starts in March. Summer military training Summer military training is aimed for cadets to learn basic military tactics required for officers and to build abilities to be able to fight in extreme situations. In-semester military training In-semester military training is divided into military training day and military theory education Precommissioned military training Precommissioned military training is aimed for cadets tobuild abilities to be able to adapt to field service and build confidence as a junior officer (platoon commander)

2014 Korea Military Academy 28 | 29 The Academic Year of 2014 Annual Event & Schedule

>> January 01 February 02 March 03 April 04 May 05 June 06 >> Winter Break (late Dec. – mid-Jan.) Entrance Ceremony/Upgrade Ceremony (late Feb.) First semester (Feb. – Jun.) Reunion (early Apr.) School Anniversary (May 1) Final Exam (mid-Jun.) Winter Semester (late Jan. – late Feb.) Freshmen officially become KMA cadets after Cadets meet their professors and promote Athletic Day/Cadet’s Day (late May) Country Pilgrimage/ Basic military training and education the entrance ceremony. KMA to fellow cadets. All cadets participate in the Athletic Day to create Summer military training (late Jun. – early Aug.) (late Jan. – mid-Feb.) Commencement Ceremony/ Midterm Exam (mid-Apr.) a bond with their fellow cadets. Cadets can invite Training squads by grade exercise country Cadets entering KMA learn the basic qualities Commission Ceremony (late Feb.) their partners to Cadet’s Day. pilgrimage and summer military training. required for cadet life through basic military Cadets are commissioned as second lieutenant in training. the Korean Army after completing a four-year education at KMA.

July 07 August 08 September 09 >> October 10 November 11 December 12 Summer military training (late Jun. – early Aug.) 1st cadet selection test (early Aug.) Second Semester (early Sept. – late Dec.) Midterm Exam (late Oct.) Hwarang Festival (mid-Nov.) Final Exam (late Dec.) nd Training squads of freshmen, sophomores, Summer Break/Overseas cultural exploration 2 cadet selection test (late Aug. – early Sep.) The Hwarang Festival is held every November for All cadets take final exam for their academic and juniors acquire basic knowledge as junior (early Aug. – early Sep.) seniors. It also provides a great setting for all clubs evaluation followed by a three-week winter break. officers through an intensive military training. to show their talents and skills. Cadets get a chance to refresh themselves during Final selection of freshmen for the following year the four-week summer break. Sophomores, juniors, and an announcement takes place afterward. and seniors take overseas cultural exploration trips to broaden their view of the world and volunteer themselves for others in need.

365 days in a year! The clock at Korea Military Academy never stops

2014 Korea Military Academy 30 | 31 Facilities of KMA

Headquarters Choongmoo Hall Beommucheon KMA Memorial The office of KMA’s top management, including the superintendent, Choongmoo Hall is the general education hall to be completed in Beommucheon is the resting place for all KMA cadets. Completed KMA Memorial opened in 1996 to shed a new light to the past and administrative director, faculty director, cadet supervisor, and other 2014. Total investment cost is KRW 75 billion. Abuilding with four in Apr. 1962, the fountain reminiscent of two lions joining forces to present of Korea Military Academy and to show its future vision. key officers who take necessary command and support measures for stories below and two stories above will be equipped with state-of- shoot up high to the sky symbolizes the vigor and energy of the Names of all graduates are placed on the exterior wall and “wisdom, cadet education are located at the Headquarters. the-art IT infrastructure and digital information support system in young Hwarang. integrity, and courage” is carved on the 64-m high observatory and all classrooms, a professors’ office, a research room, an auditorium, its pillar, which serve as symbol of KMA. The first floor has seven Hwarang Hall and a language lab. Choongmoo Hall is named as such to honor the Korean Army Museum themed rooms and a basement that exhibits the four-year discipline All cadets carry out their routine lives at Hwarang Hall. Entrance to patriotic and loyal spirits of Admiral Lee Shoonshin. Korean Army Museum is the oldest military museum ever in course, curriculum, and a miniature model of the cadet living hall. Hwarang Hall is prohibited to unauthorized personnel. Korea. Opened in 1956, it collects and exhibits plenty of weaponry, Hwarang military training ground Cheongheondang equipment, paintings, and other military relics from prehistoric times Cadet Center Cheongheondang was the Ministry of Defense during the late to modern times. Cadet Center was built in 2008 for cadets’ extracurricular activities, Hwarang military training ground was completed by General Lee Chosun Dynasty. It was built in the 5th year of King Gojong (1868) club activities, and resting area. It accommodates the grand hall, Hanrim (14th graduating class) on May 31, 1958 on the occasion of the on where the government complex is currently located—in the Outdoor weapon exhibition zone loyalty mart, bookstore, meeting place, multipurpose rooms, commencement of the 14th graduating class in hopes ofinheriting southern part of Gwanghwamun. It was relocated to KMA in 1967 American tanks and aircrafts that fought against the North Korean clubrooms, and seminar rooms in one story below ground level and the spirits of Hwarang during the Shilla Dynasty that reunified the and renovated in 1977. tanks during the Korean War and other big military machines and three stories above ground level. three kingdoms and of making KMA cadets’ bulwark in defense of the weaponry are exhibited to uplift the security awareness of visitors. nation. The Hwarang reviewing stand was completed on Sep. 24, 1966.

Korea Military Academy is located in Taereung, the northeastern part of overlooking Mt. Bulam. KMA sits on 2,2C4,540㎡(including 821,422㎡ for the golf course) of land KMA is proud of its sheer size and 213,446.61㎡ in floor space of 141 buildings.

1. Headquarters 2. Hwarang Hall 3. Hwarang military training ground 4. Choongmoo Hall 1 4 7 9 and historical value 3 6 5. Cheongheondang 6. Beommucheon 7. KMA Museum 2 5 8 10 8. Outdoor weapon exhibition zone 9. KMA Memorial 10. Cadet Center

2014 Korea Military Academy 32 | 33 Career & Vision The eight famous spots of Hwarangdae

Wings of success to all The eight famous People with a soul and spirit dedicated in young men and women aiming high! spots of Hwarangdae protecting their homeland live a full life! The competitive edge of Korea Military Academy First spot share love with your subordinates with the Second spot spring flowers blooming in Hogukro warms up Third spot the clear energy of KMA Motto Tower is an inspiration comes from the wide array of career pathsit spirit of Jaegu in your heart one’sheart for homeland protection providesfor all cadets compared to other military academies and from the recognition as elite officers and talents by both the military and society.

Career Cadets at Korea Military Academy acquire two degrees among bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, bachelor or engineering, and bachelor of military science and are commissioned as second lieutenants of the Korean Army in honor and grace. They are guaranteed a stable job as a professional with expertise and they have access to permanent pension benefits when serving in the military for more than 20 years. All cadets get a chance to study any academic majors of their choice either in Korea or overseas under a national scholarship. Most of the graduates serve as commanders or Fourth spot summer fountain in Beommucheon awakens military mentality Fifth spot powerful march for homeland protection staff members and can even volunteer to take on a new challenge as an army surgeon, judge advocate, orprofessor. They can also develop themselves into experts leading international negotiations, military 1 2 3 cooperation, and military diplomacy. 4 5 - Combat expert : field commander or staff member in forward or rearguard units 6 7 8 - Policymaker : policy, military power related to HR, military operations, military logistics, or mobilization 1. Cadet parade passing monument of the late Kangjaegu in his memory - Expert in a special area : professor, army surgeon, judge advocate, R&D, national 2. Mounted troops under the cherry blossoms along the road toward Hokuksa defense management and analysis, among others 3. KMA Motto Tower shooting high to the sky on one summer day - International military expert : international negotiations, military cooperation, 4. The double lion-shaped fountain in Beommuchon in good match with Beommu military diplomacy, among others statue on one summer day 5. Cadets’ powerful parade in Hwarang military training ground during autumn 6. Hwarangdae campus duringlate autumn with leaves turned into the colors of fall Arm of service after commissioning 7. A monument covered in winter snow infantryman, artillery, armored unit, intelligence, military engineer, communications, 8. Scene of Hwarang military training ground and the surroundings in snow aviation, or air defense Education support after commissioning - Compulsory education : preliminary military class, advanced military class, or joint Sixth spot autumn romance in Hwarangdae ripens Seventh spot vow for one’s nation and people at the Eight spot Hwarangdae in snow but still full of energy military university youth’s aspirations monument for all fallen heroes like a pine tree - Screening process : English class, foreign language course, education outsourcing to other militaries, or military education to allies - Other ways to enhance national prestige : military attaché, PKO, UN, among others Major screening process for special degrees (master’s/doctor’s) - Humanities and liberal arts : law, national defense management, military strategy, regional studies(Europe, U.S., Northeast Asia, Central and South Americas, etc.) business administration, politics and diplomacy, policy, psychology, social studies, among others - Engineering : medicine, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, weaponry system, architectural/civil engineering, industrial engineering, operational analysis/statistics, electric/electronic engineering, computer science, among others * Medicine : entrance to medical school Korea Military Academy 574, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul (139-804) Tel. 02-972-7264 Fax. 02-2197-6415 http://www.kma.ac.kr