South Korea Plans to Gradually Reduce Border Troops to 6,000 by 2040

South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back announced a phased plan to cut border unit troops from 22,000 to 6,000 by 2040, with an emphasis on integrating AI surveillance. This strategy aims to balance traditional military readiness with technological modernization. The gradual reduction aims to prevent alarm over immediate capabilities, while maintaining secure border monitoring.