# ROKAF

Exodus from the Cockpit: South Korea’s Air Force Faces a Growing Brain Drain to Civil Aviation

Nearly 900 veteran South Korean Air Force pilots have resigned over the past decade to join commercial airlines, seeking higher pay and less stress. Despite mandatory service requirements of up to 15 years, most elite pilots are exiting the military as soon as they are legally eligible, creating a significant experience gap in the nation's aerial defense.

SoMi2026年5月3日 18:23

#South Korea#ROKAF#Military Readiness

F/A-18 Super Hornet jet flying at high speed during an airshow with clear skies.

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The High Cost of Vanity: South Korean Pilot Penalized for Mid-Air Collision

A South Korean F-15K pilot has been fined 88 million won for causing a mid-air collision while attempting to take a photograph during a flight. The incident resulted in nearly 878 million won in damages, highlighting the dangers of personal distractions in military aviation.

SoMi2026年4月23日 17:57

#South Korea#ROKAF#F-15K