STEPHENVILLE — Military students from South Korea will soon train with the Texan Corps of Cadets, thanks to an agreement between Tarleton State University and the Republic of Korea Army Cadet Military School.
Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Barry Lambert and officials from the College of Leadership and Military Studies met earlier this week with a delegation from the Republic of Korea Cadet Military School to formalize a cadet cultural exchange and leadership training agreement. Representing the College of Leadership and Military Studies were Col. Doug Simon, Commandant of Cadets and Dean, and Lt. Col. Joel Rainey, Professor of Military Science. The South Korean delegation included Brigadier General Yong-Soo Kim, Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Hyo-sun Choi and Ho-sang Chang.
“This memorandum of understanding reflects our shared commitment to preparing the next generation of military leaders who serve with honor and excellence,” said Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley. “We look forward to welcoming cadets from the Republic of Korea’s ROTC to Tarleton State this spring as we continue to broaden our international reach and elevate the Texan Corps of Cadets on a global stage.”
The signing ceremony marks the beginning of a partnership in which South Korean military school cadets will travel to Tarleton State to train with the Texan Corps of Cadets, engage with native English speakers and learn about American customs while being immersed in Texas culture. Similar programs have operated at Texas A&M University and The University of Texas at San Antonio, led by Mayfield College of Engineering Department Head and Professor Dr. Boong Ryoo, a former Republic of Korea army officer and lead planner for the fledgling cadet exchange program at Tarleton State.
The first group of approximately 120 cadets is expected to arrive on campus in January for a three-week stay.
“I am thrilled that our Texan cadets have such a unique experience to train alongside South Korean military cadets,” said Col Simon. “This partnership with the Republic of Korea Army Cadet Military School is simply another game-changer for our program, it fosters a continuing alliance between our two nations, and we simply are excited for this partnership to launch.”
To learn more about the Tarleton State Corps of Cadets, visit tarleton.edu/cadets.
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