South Korea Faces Military Downsizing as Personnel Numbers Decline

SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s military force has significantly dwindled, with total personnel expected to fall to 450,000 by July 2025, down from 560,000 in 2019. This marks a reduction of 110,000 soldiers over six years, a decline of more than 20%. The reduction follows a broader trend that has seen the army’s [...]