Ground Truth: Reflections on South Korean Military Readiness from a Current Serving Conscript

This is a short back-and-forth between ALCON and a South Korean conscript who is currently serving in the Air Force. These are his reflections on the state of the military and North Korea.

Recently, ALCON had the opportunity to speak with a Korean conscript with a western background, known as "Kim," who is currently serving in the Republic of Korea Air Force.

Kim shared his thoughts on the readiness of South Korea for a potential war with North Korea. He highlighted several concerns, including the lack of real training, the absence of camaraderie among soldiers, and the dangerous attitude of underestimating North Korea's capabilities. Read on to learn more about Kim's insights on this important topic.

Kim has been verified as a credible source.

ALCON: Can you introduce yourself and your background?