(1)a statement from the head of the investigation teamimage text translation
(2)As the head of the Marine Corps’ investigation team, I tried to keep my promise to the bereaved family to investigate the death of Corporal Chae Soo-geun in accordance with the law and conscience and not to leave any unfairness in the death In addition, in the early days of the incident, President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered a strict and thorough investigation to prevent this from happening again, and I actively lived up to your instructions
(3)As a result of the investigation, we confirmed the negligence of eight suspects, including the division commander, and reported to the Marine Corps Commander, the Navy Chief of Staff, and the Minister of Defense that he would transfer them to the police
(4)From the report of the Secretary of Defense until the case was transferred to the police, I have not heard of the Minister’s order to wait for the transfer directly or indirectly However, I only received the personal opinion of the legal officer and the text message of the vice minister
(5)Currently, I’m on criminal charges with the Defense Department’s prosecution team for collective protestors, and the head of the Marine Corps investigation team has been dismissed
(6)For the past 30 years, I have lived in the Marine Corps, and as a soldier, I have always tried to behave fairly The Marines think of justice and honesty as life I just practiced that Marine spirit
(7)I’ll continue to be fair and square about what happens to me
(8)Marine Colonel Park Jung-hoon
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“Trying to keep the promise with the bereaved family”
“Actively follow the orders of the commander-in-chief.”
“Report the results of the investigation directly to the minister and other leaders.”
“No direct or indirect hearing of the Minister’s order to wait for transfer”
“Only the personal opinions of the legal officer and the text contents of the vice minister are received.”
“Think of honor as life as a soldier for 30 years”
“Practicing the spirit of the Marine Corps”
“I will continue to play fair and square”