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1. Situation: Security Crisis and Relocation Due to Concentration in Seoul The birth of Gyeryongdae stemmed from a national strategy to overcome a "security crisis." • Distance from the Armistice Line: Previously, the headquarters of the Army, Navy, and Air Force were all located in Seoul (Yongsan, etc.). However, with the entire military leadership gathered within range of North Korea's long-range artillery, there was a fatal vulnerability where the command center could be neutralized simultaneously in an emergency. • Decentralization of Command and Capital Relocation Plan: As an extension of the 'Blank Slate Plan' to move the capital to the Chungcheong region in the 1980s, the '6·20 Plan' was promoted to move the military command to a safe rear area first. The 'situation' of the North Korean threat forced the heart of the military to move to a massive natural fortress at the foot of Gyeryongsan Mountain. 2. Relationship: 'Three Families Under One Roof' and Unique Service Cultures Gyeryongdae is a place where the "most complex and close relationships" in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces are intertwined. • Space for Tri-Service Integration: The Army, Navy, and Air Force headquarters are gathered within one perimeter. Since the Chiefs of Staff offices for each service are in the same building, cooperation during peacetime and joint operation efficiency during emergencies are maximized. • Unique Barracks Life Relationships: The 'Gyeryongdae Service Support Group,' which manages Gyeryongdae, consists of personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force working together. Unique mutual respect and subtle rivalries form that cannot be seen in other units, such as an Army private serving under a Navy Chief Petty Officer, or the Air Force Honor Guard and Army Transport Unit living together. 3. Worldview: From a Feng Shui Fortress to the Center of Advanced Future Defense The meaning and value of the space held by Gyeryongdae have evolved over time, forming a unique "worldview." • Traditional Worldview (Feng Shui and Natural Fortress): The Sindo-an area of Gyeryongsan was traditionally considered a 'propitious site where royal energy dwells,' so much so that King Taejo Yi Seong-gye of Joseon intended to make it the capital. It embraces a worldview optimized for military defense, with Gyeryongsan blocking the rear and a basin forming in front. • Modern Worldview (Control Tower of the ROK Armed Forces): The main building of Gyeryongdae has a massive octagonal structure when viewed from above. This symbolizes the extension of advanced defense technology and command control in all directions. It is also the center of the Defense Future Pavilion, where the 'Ground Forces Festival (Military Culture Festival)' is held annually to showcase the latest defense technologies.