| 국방부 國防部 Gukbang-bu |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 15 August 1948 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of South Korea |
| Headquarters | Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
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| Website | Official website |
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) is a department within the government of South Korea and responsible for the military branches of South Korea. It was established on 15 August 1948 and located at Yongsan-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul.
The Ministry of National Defense is allegedly active in military-level censorship such as book banning and screening of mobile apps within the military hierarchy.