Ha Tae-kyung: "Military No Mask Experiment Directed by President Moon"

Ha Tae-kyung, a presidential primary candidate from the People Power Party, held a press conference on the 27th at the National Assembly Communication Office, claiming that the person who ordered the no-mask experiment on soldiers related to the military herd immunity policy experiment was President Moon Jae-in. He demanded the full disclosure of the no-mask experiment order given at the All-Army Commanders Meeting at the Blue House on August 4th and urged a direct investigation by the prosecution./Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Ha Tae-kyung, a presidential candidate from the People Power Party, stated on the 27th that the "no-mask experiment within military barracks" was ordered by President Moon Jae-in. The Blue House denied this, saying, "No such order was given."

At a press conference held at the National Assembly on the same day, Rep. Ha said, "We received a tip that the person who ordered the 'no-mask experiment on soldiers,' which the Ministry of National Defense is pushing forward without consulting the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, is none other than President Moon." He added, "It is extremely shocking that the Commander-in-Chief of the military ordered what is essentially a biological experiment, risking the health and safety of soldiers?who are directly linked to national security?in order to promote K-quarantine."

He introduced, "According to the tip, the president's order regarding the 'no-mask experiment on soldiers' was given at the All-Army Commanders' meeting held at the Blue House on the 4th." Rep. Ha stated, "On that day, President Moon instructed all army commanders to 'proceed in consultation with quarantine authorities as this can serve as a pilot case and research case to observe and test the effects of herd immunity, variant response, and fatality rates.' This confirmed why the Ministry of National Defense, known for its 'delayed response,' took the very unusual step of a 'preemptive measure' by risking conflict with the Disease Control Agency over the 'no-mask experiment.'"

Meanwhile, the Blue House denied, saying, "No such order was given."

Additionally, Rep. Ha introduced that the 'no-mask experiment on soldiers' is currently underway.

Rep. Ha criticized, "The Ministry of National Defense tries to downplay it as an 'undecided matter,' but according to the tip our office obtained, the Ministry has already completed the designation of pilot units for the 'no-mask experiment.' They might as well try to cover the sky with their palm." He disclosed, "A total of five battalions and one corps headquarters have been designated as 'no-mask experiment targets.' These include one battalion each from the Army's O Division (Western) and O Division (Eastern), the O Corps Headquarters, the Navy's O Fleet Weapon Support Battalion, an Air Force subordinate battalion of the 0th Fighter Wing, and one battalion of the Marine Corps' O Division. These units were designated by the Ministry of National Defense under President Moon Jae-in's order as no-mask experiment target units."

Regarding this, the Ministry of National Defense stated, "We are internally reviewing measures to partially ease quarantine guidelines applied in the military, but this is a matter to be decided through consultation with health authorities."

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