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[The 83rd Korea Military Academy Entrance and Continuing Cadet Advancement Ceremony] On the 22nd, the Korea Military Academy (hereafter, “KMA”) held the 83rd KMA entrance and continuing cadet advancement ceremony at the Hwarang Parade Ground, hosted by Superintendent Kwon Young-ho. The 310 new cadets (including 35 female cadets and 7 foreign entrusted cadets) have been receiving five weeks of Hwarang basic training since the 18th of last month to cultivate a correct view of the country, view of security, and military spirit, and to cultivate the physical and mental qualities that cadets should possess, such as basic military posture and mastery of basic combat skills. In his congratulatory address, the Superintendent of the Korea Military Academy urged them to “be faithful to the present and have grand dreams for the future under the noble values of wisdom, benevolence, and courage, and to carry out powerful challenges to be reborn as elite officers.” On this day, the entrance and advancement ceremony was held with the congratulations of parents, relatives, and external figures as the first face-to-face event in four years due to COVID-19. . . . #Korea Military Academy #Korea Military Academy #Army #Cadet #Entrance #Entrance Ceremony #Advancement #Advancement Ceremony #Loyalty to the Country and People #Military Band #Ministry of National Defense #Tradition #Honor Guard