Marine Corps Former Commander Park Reappears Before Military Prosecutors

Colonel Park Jeong-hoon, former head of the Marine Corps Investigation Unit, will reappear before the military prosecution on the 20th. This is the first time he has responded to a military prosecution summons in 15 days since June 5. As he is being investigated as a suspect, it is unlikely that he will make any direct statements on the day.

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On the day, a military official stated, “Regarding the case of the death of Marine Corporal Chae, the former head of the Marine Corps Investigation Unit, who is accused of insubordination and defamation of a superior officer, has been notified to appear at the Seoul Yongsan Prosecution Unit at 2 p.m.”

Colonel Park, who is accused of insubordination and defamation of a superior officer in connection with the death of Marine Corporal Chae, is expected to give a statement without exercising his right to remain silent. Previously, during his first summons on June 5, his legal spokesperson, lawyer Jeong Gwan-young, briefly expressed his thoughts on his behalf.

Colonel Park Jeong-hoon, the former head of the Marine Corps Investigation Unit who was investigating the case, was dismissed from his post on charges of insubordination during the process of transferring the investigation results to civilian authorities. Subsequently, some of his remarks made during a meeting with reporters were deemed defamatory against Defense Minister Lee Jong-seop, leading to additional charges of defamation of a superior officer.

Meanwhile, the National Marine Corps Reserve Association plans to hold a large-scale protest rally at 2 p.m. on the 23rd in front of the main gate of the Yongsan War Memorial. During this rally, the association will also release a public statement demanding a thorough investigation into the death of Corporal Chae, strict punishment for those who pressured the investigation, and the immediate reinstatement of Colonel Park Jeong-hoon.

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