Air Force: Only Part of the 'Emperor Soldier Controversy' Is True

On the 8th, when the military personnel leave, the soldiers who were controlled to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) are waiting for the train at Seoul Station as their leave is being implemented normally. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yang Nak-gyu] The Air Force announced the results of a military inspection investigation, stating that the facts differ regarding multiple allegations related to the controversy over the so-called 'Hwangje Byeongsa' (Emperor Soldier).

On the 24th, the Air Force announced the results of an inspection investigation into preferential treatment allegations surrounding Corporal A, who belongs to the headquarters of the 3rd Brigade under the Air Defense Missile Command, stating, "Among the various allegations, only some facts were confirmed regarding laundry and drinking water delivery through non-commissioned officers and unauthorized absence from duty."

The Air Force formed an inspection team and has been conducting an investigation since the 12th in relation to the so-called 'Hwangje Byeongsa' controversy, where a soldier at an Air Force base in Seoul was accused of enjoying various privileges by leveraging his parents' wealth.

Corporal A was previously identified as the subject of allegations through a Blue House petition, including Δlaundry and drinking water delivery through non-commissioned officers Δuse of a single-person dormitory Δunauthorized absence from duty Δpreferential assignment within the unit.

The Air Force stated that among the various allegations, only some facts were confirmed regarding laundry and drinking water delivery through non-commissioned officers and unauthorized absence from duty. In this regard, the military police are conducting a separate investigation into whether there was any quid pro quo.

However, the Air Force confirmed that the allegations of Δuse of a single-person dormitory Δinterference in shower room repair work Δpreferential assignment within the unit were not factual.

An Air Force official said, "So far, through the inspection investigation, deficiencies in command and supervision of the soldier in the unit and inadequate performance of duties according to regulations and procedures have been identified," adding, "We apologize to the public for causing concern regarding the preferential treatment allegations raised through the national petition."

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