엘리트들이 총을 잡는 일본의 무서운 '정신 무장' 실태 | KBS 시사기획 쌈 20071112 방송

※ This video was produced in 2007 and may differ from the current situation. ▶ 24 Hours at the Japan National Defense Academy, the Cradle of the Self-Defense Forces Japan does not legally have a military. Consequently, there is no military academy to train officers. However, the Japan National Defense Academy is the institution that fulfills this role. KBS's current affairs program, Ssam, conducted a 24-hour in-depth report on students living at the academy. The program delved into the types of students who enroll and their attitudes toward life there. Particularly striking was the interview with a second-year cadet from the Korean Military Academy, who is studying there for a year. He asked, "If we fight one-on-one, we'll win, but if we fight 10-on-10, wouldn't Japan win?" Why did he think that? What are the strengths of Japanese students? The in-depth report also explored these points. ▶ Why did Aki, a graduate of the University of Tokyo, enlist in the Self-Defense Forces? Aki (23 years old), a graduate of the Department of Psychology at the University of Tokyo, ranked 16th in the world, enlist in the Japan National Defense Forces. Why did she give up a stable, high-paying job to enlist in the Self-Defense Forces? KBS's current affairs program, Ssam, closely followed "Akki"'s training process and discussed her motivations for enlisting and her future aspirations. Where does the Japanese spirit of prioritizing the group over the individual, and the nation over family, come from? We also examined how students are trained at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Officer Candidate School (Fukuoka), which trains entry-level officers. We delved into the basic tactics of attack and defense, peacekeeping operations (PKO), and how they spend their time after school. ▶ Why does the Japanese Self-Defense Force seek to expand overseas? Building up military forces to protect one's territory and citizens may be a natural duty of a modern nation-state. However, if a country that occupied the Korean Peninsula and waged an imperialist war a century ago were to build up its military again, the situation would be different. This would be even more problematic if it failed to reflect on its past aggression. KBS's current affairs program, Ssam, delved into the PSI exercise conducted off the coast of Tokyo last month to understand why the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) are venturing overseas and how they conduct their military training. ▶ Why is the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) strengthening its military? Despite opposition from neighboring countries, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) are concentrating their national resources to purchase the next-generation F-22 fighter jet. Why is the JSDF, which already possesses Aegis ships, submarines, and the latest T-90 tank, so focused on aerospace development? KBS's current affairs program, Ssam, conducted an exclusive interview with Defense Minister Ishiba of the current Fukuda Cabinet a month before he took office. We learned about the Ministry of Defense's military buildup plans from Minister Ishiba. ▶ Will the JSDF ultimately turn toward militarism? Defense Minister Ishiba clearly stated, "It's a lie to say the Self-Defense Forces aren't a military." He also argued that the Self-Defense Forces should be recognized as a military force, even through a constitutional amendment. Why did he say this? Is it a return to militarism? Or does it signal a return to the status of a normal nation's military? KBS's current affairs program, Ssam, pondered the priorities of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. The program received the following response from the top policymaker at the Japanese Ministry of Defense: "Japan must honestly acknowledge its responsibility for its past to its neighbors." ※ This video is from [Current Affairs Program, Ssam - This is How the Self-Defense Forces Are Made], which aired on November 12, 2007. #Japan #Soldier #Military This is the official KBS documentary channel. We will deliver documentaries that connect with the world. Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI learning) are prohibited. 📝 [email protected] 📞 02-781-1000 ✔KBS Documentary | KBS Official YouTube Channel Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI training) are prohibited. 📝 [email protected] 📞 +82-2-781-1000 🏢 Seoul, Republic of Korea (South Korea) ∙The current situation and content may differ slightly depending on the broadcast time. ∙Defamatory or malicious comments may be deleted by the operator to protect the cast.