Navy officer - kaigungunjin

…Immediately after the defeat, the old navy was dismantled and disarmament took place. The navy traditionally modelled itself on the British navy, and in order to keep up with advanced mechanical technology, the naval academy placed emphasis on science and mathematics. In addition, the navy had many international contacts, such as long-distance voyages, and it is said that naval officers were more international, rational and modern than those in the army. In addition, while the army often blatantly intervened in politics, the navy sometimes acted as a mediator between the army and political parties, and sometimes took a more moderate stance, drawing the public's hopes. …

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Navy personnel" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…敗戦直後，旧海軍機構の解体と武装解除がなされた。　海軍は伝統的にイギリス海軍を模範とし，高度の機械技術に対応するため海軍兵学校の教育は理数系を重視し，また遠洋航海などで国際的接触も多く，海軍軍人は陸軍とくらべると国際性，合理性，近代性をもっていたといわれる。また陸軍がしばしば露骨に政治介入したのに対し，海軍は陸軍と政党の調停者となったり，〈穏健的〉立場を示して国民の期待を集めることがあった。…

※「海軍軍人」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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