Will Ahn Gyu-back Directly Address Military Service Controversy After Retirement?

Minister Ahn has expressed his intention to resolve these controversies through legal and administrative procedures after his retirement. However, the public is strongly demanding that the minister immediately submit his military service certificate to resolve the suspicions.

There is an outlook that his office will consistently maintain an attitude that the military service allegations will naturally resolve over time, attempting to downplay them. Consequently, the media and opposition parties have emphasized the need to continuously demand the submission of the military service certificate from Congressman Ahn Gyu-back.

Notably, a death incident occurred during reserve forces training immediately after he stated that the intensity of reserve forces training should be increased, leading to controversy. The lack of an official statement for 12 days after the accident further amplified doubts about his qualifications as Minister of National Defense.

Those raising the allegations demand a clear explanation, arguing that he could not have attended university during that time. They pointed out that as a public official, he has a responsibility to prove these allegations to the public, and if there is an error, it should be corrected and transparently disclosed. This demand emphasizes that it is not merely a personal military service issue but is directly linked to the ethical responsibility of a public official.

As it is a position responsible for the lives of the people and national security, even stricter standards should be applied to allegations such as military service issues. The public expects high morality and responsibility from the Minister of National Defense, and the prevailing opinion is that the national standard for military service issues must be met. This principle is emphasized as applicable not only to Minister Ahn Gyu-back but to all high-ranking public officials.