Defense Ministry Relieves Navy Chief From Duty over Alleged Martial Law Involvement
The Defense Ministry identified about 180 personnel involved in the 2024 martial law bid and suspended two four-star generals, including Navy Chief Adm. Kang Dong-gil.
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The Ministry of Defense of South Korea has reported on Friday that the commander of the Navy, Kang Dong Gil, has been suspended because of his alleged relationship with the controversial martial law decreed at the end of December 2024 and which led to the dismissal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. “The Ministry has left the commander of the Navy out on charges of alleged insurrection that have been brought against him,” clarified Ministry spok…
Defense ministry relieves Navy chief from duty over alleged martial law involvement
The defense ministry said Friday it has relieved Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kang Dong-gil from duty over his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid in late 2024.
The Ministry of National Defense suspended Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Kang Dong-gil from his duties on the 13th after suspicions were discovered regarding the December 3 martial law. Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Jeong Bit-na said in a briefing that day, “The Ministry of National Defense suspended the Chief of Naval Operations from his duties today as suspicions were identified regarding the internal rebellion incident,” addin…
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