'Martial Law Allegation' Navy Chief Kang Donggil Resigns After Severe Disciplinary Action
Ministry of National Defense Issues One-Month Suspension to Chief Kang
Admiral Donggil Kang, Chief of Naval Operations, has tendered his resignation after being disciplined over allegations of involvement in the December 3 Martial Law Incident.
The Ministry of National Defense announced on March 4 that Admiral Kang received a severe disciplinary action of a one-month suspension for "violation of the duty of sincerity in relation to the December 3 Martial Law." In response, Admiral Kang stated, "I respect the Ministry of National Defense's disciplinary decision, and as of today, I have submitted my resignation."
At the time of martial law, Admiral Kang was serving as the Director of Military Support at the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was referred to the Ministry of National Defense's disciplinary committee on February 27 on charges of instructing the Martial Law Division of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to assist in forming the Martial Law Command after the declaration of martial law. Earlier, on February 13, he had been relieved of his duties. It is reported that during the Ministry of National Defense's investigation, Admiral Kang largely admitted to these allegations.
The Ministry of National Defense has not requested a formal investigation into Admiral Kang. This is reportedly because Admiral Kang actively cooperated with relevant statements and requests for materials.
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Meanwhile, the Ministry of National Defense is promoting an amendment to the Military Personnel Act so that even four-star generals, for whom there are no superiors or seniors to form a disciplinary committee, can be disciplined. According to the revised Military Personnel Act, if there are not three or more senior officers to the subject of the disciplinary review and thus a committee cannot be formed, the Minister of National Defense may exceptionally form a disciplinary committee with three or more generals. The amended Military Personnel Act will go into effect in the second half of this year.
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