Ministry of National Defense "Strengthening Random Inspections of Uniform Suppliers"

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[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]The Ministry of National Defense has decided to strengthen random inspections of clothing suppliers in cooperation with related government agencies to prevent the recurrence of defective clothing supply incidents.

At a regular briefing on the 20th, Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Bu Seung-chan said in response to related inquiries, "We plan to strengthen regular and surprise random inspections of clothing suppliers jointly with related agencies such as the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, the Defense Technology Quality Institute, and the Investigation Headquarters."

Spokesperson Bu added, "In March, defects were found in summer training uniforms, and as the Defense Technology Quality Institute expanded the inspection items and conducted tests, the results were reported this time," adding, "We are striving for fundamental institutional improvements."

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration previously investigated six clothing items supplied to the military from 18 companies and confirmed that eight companies supplying three items?Army summer training uniforms, spring/autumn training uniforms, and berets?delivered products that did not meet the standard specifications.

Among the eight companies found problematic this time, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration requested a prosecution investigation for one company and issued corrective measures for the remaining seven companies since their contract periods remain. However, if the Defense Technology Quality Institute conducts additional detailed analyses and confirms illegality, legal actions such as investigation requests will be taken.

A Defense Acquisition Program Administration official explained, "For the remaining contracted quantities, we will closely monitor production quality assurance activities and thoroughly verify them," adding, "For those already delivered and found problematic, we plan to take necessary measures including strong sanctions by requesting investigations." He also added, "We plan to promptly implement comprehensive countermeasures through collaboration among related agencies."

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