With 20% of positions in the military unfilled and nearly a quarter of volunteers leaving before their service is over, the defense ministry is looking at new ways to attract and retain talent.
00:00Taiwan is looking to make reforms to retain and attract talent to its armed forces.
00:05Defense Minister Wellington Kuh is set to speak to lawmakers Thursday about efforts to improve the military's staffing levels, which are currently below 80%.
00:14In the last four years, nearly a quarter of volunteers have chosen to end their service early, despite having to pay a fine.
00:22Taiwan's shrinking population has also contributed to staffing shortfalls.
00:26The ministry proposed additional benefits, pay increases, and recruitment initiatives to boost sign-ups and retention.
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