대한민국 군대가 텅텅 비고 있습니다 [오늘의 대화_이일우 군사전문가 2부]

"Does switching to a volunteer system solve the problem of a declining population?" The formula we know is completely wrong. In an era of demographic cliff, the debate over maintaining conscription versus transitioning to a volunteer system regarding the future of the South Korean military is heated. However, will young men really walk into the military of their own accord simply because they are given state-of-the-art weapons and their salaries are drastically increased? The harsh reality shown by the examples of Japan's Self-Defense Forces, which already operate on 100% voluntary enlistment, and Germany, which has declared a massive troop buildup, is entirely different. No matter how much money is offered or how advanced technology becomes, it is ultimately 'people' who drive the military. The South Korean military is facing a transition between conscription and volunteerism amidst the rapid changes of the modern drone battlefield. While the interfaces of weapon systems have become as easy as a game, why is recruiting soldiers becoming increasingly difficult? Within a social perception where soldiers are ridiculed and despised as "military bastards," any defense reform, including a selective volunteer system, is nothing more than empty rhetoric. Check out the video now for a sharp critique on the honor and social respect for soldiers that must take precedence over institutional changes! #TodaysConversation #TodaysPerspective