Opposition Party on Armed Forces Day: "We Will Firmly Confront Threats to Soldiers' Safety"

On the occasion of Armed Forces Day on the 1st, the Democratic Party of Korea stated, "We will firmly oppose any attempts that undermine the roots of the military and threaten the safety of service members."

Chief Spokesperson Kwon Chil-seung emphasized in a written briefing that day, "We express our deep gratitude to the service members who are fulfilling their duty to defend the nation even at this moment. However, the reality our military faces is severe, and it is not enough to simply express thanks to the troops."

Spokesperson Kwon pointed out, "The late Corporal Chae was sacrificed while searching for flood victims under orders from superiors, but the Ministry of National Defense is obstructing the truth by falsely accusing former Marine Corps Investigation Unit Commander Park Jeong-hoon of insubordination."

He also criticized, "By pushing for the removal of General Hong Beom-do’s bust, they are shaking the roots of our military. It is outrageous that the government of the Republic of Korea is erasing the traces of independence heroes and trying to replace them with pro-Japanese collaborators."

Spokesperson Kwon urged, "President Yoon Seok-yeol should withdraw the nomination of Defense Minister candidate Shin Won-sik, who is suspected of manipulating the cause of a unit member’s death and has defended Japanese imperialism, pro-Japanese traitors, and military dictators. He must recognize the sharp public scrutiny directed at the Commander-in-Chief and military leadership and take a responsible stance toward the public’s concerns and distrust."

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