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South Korea Defence Minister faces desertion claims

South Korea's Minister of National Defence, Ahn Gyu-back, is facing renewed accusations of deserting his military post over 40 years ago. An accuser claims a discrepancy in his service record indicates a period of absence without leave, which Ahn attributes to administrative errors. Ahn has consistently denied the desertion allegations, stating his record does not accurately reflect his service. AI

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South Korea Defence Minister faces desertion claims

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Korea Times ·

    South Korea defence minister faces fresh accusations of army desertion over 40 years ago

    Questions surrounding South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back’s military service have resurfaced, with the government and his accuser offering conflicting accounts of what happened more than four decades ago. At the centre of the dispute is a gap in Ahn’s military record. His …