The chief of the presidential policy planning advisory panel said Tuesday that it would explore ways to stamp out deep-seated corruption in the defense industry, long blamed for eroding the country’s military capabilities.
During a regular press briefing, Kim Jin-pyo also said the panel would seek a “comprehensive” approach to ensure that any anti-corruption campaign will not compromise the competitiveness of local defense firms.
His remarks came a day after Chung Eui-yong, President Moon Jae-in’s top national security advisor, said he plans to create a “defense reform” team under his office, which will mainly deal with corrupt practices in the industry.
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May 24, 2017 at 05:16PM
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