Ahn Kyu-baek's Refusal to Disclose Military Records Sparks Outrage; Han Dong-hoon Asks if Content is 'More Terrifying Than Desertion'

Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon sharply criticized Defense Minister Ahn Kyu-baek for his refusal to disclose his military service records, questioning if they contain "more terrifying content than desertion."

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Is there more terrifying content than desertion?

"Minister Ahn is essentially asking us to believe his word that his records contain terrifying content that would disqualify him as defense minister, but that the records are wrong, and to simply stay silent," Han wrote on Facebook. He argued that the public trusts official military records more than Ahn's personal assurances.

Han expressed concern that Ahn, who faces allegations of leaving his post during his military service, is proceeding with critical national security decisions like the transfer of wartime operational control and the integration of military branches. He insisted that if the records are indeed erroneous, Ahn must explain how and why.

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Minister Ahn is essentially asking us to believe his word that his records contain terrifying content that would disqualify him as defense minister, but that the records are wrong, and to simply stay silent.

The Defense Ministry had previously denied allegations of desertion, calling them "clear falsehoods." A ministry official stated that Ahn plans to request corrections to his military service records after his term as minister concludes, to avoid further controversy while in office.

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Desertion (allegation) is a clear falsehood.