Gwangju Nam-gu "Apply for Investigation of Military Death Accidents"

Temporary Law 'Jinsanggyumyeong Special Act' Nears End... Residents Begin Promotion

Relatives, Witnesses, and Related Parties Can Apply for Petitions Until September 13

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Kim Byeong-nae) has actively engaged with local residents regarding the Military Death Accident Truth Commission and related laws to clarify the truth behind unjust deaths during military service and restore the honor of bereaved families, ahead of the expiration of the temporary law "Special Act on the Truth Investigation of Military Death Accidents."

According to Nam-gu on the 28th, the Special Act on the Truth Investigation of Military Death Accidents was enacted as a special law in March 2018 to clearly investigate suspicious death incidents occurring in the military, restore the honor of related persons, regain public trust in the military, and contribute to the promotion of human rights.

This temporary law has been in full effect since September 14 of the same year and is set to expire on September 13.

The Military Death Accident Truth Commission was newly established as a presidential committee under the special law. Currently, the commission is handling tasks such as receiving petitions related to military death accidents, selecting investigation targets, conducting truth investigations, filing complaints and requesting investigations regarding military death accidents, and providing relief and honor restoration for affected parties.

The petition submission period is until September 13, and the subjects of petitions include all types of military death accidents such as suspicious deaths with unclear causes, accidental deaths, deaths by illness, and self-inflicted deaths occurring within the military.

Eligibility to apply includes the deceased person or their relatives, witnesses to the military death accident, and those who have directly heard factual accounts from witnesses.

Applications can be submitted online via the Military Death Accident Truth Commission website, or by downloading the application form and submitting it in person or by mail to the commission office located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Upon receipt of a petition, the Military Death Accident Truth Commission will conduct a preliminary investigation and decide whether to commence an investigation or dismiss the case within 90 days from the petition submission date.

Those who object to the decision to commence or dismiss an investigation may file a written objection within 60 days, and the results of the objection will be notified in writing within 60 days from the date of application.

If the investigation is initiated, it will be completed within one year, with a possible extension of six months depending on the circumstances.

A Nam-gu official stated, "Every year, a significant number of people lose their lives during military service, and the pain of bereaved families continues for a long time due to unclear truth investigations. We will do our best to ensure that the truth behind military death accidents is clearly revealed."

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