Jung Jeom-sik Threatens Impeachment if An Gyu-baek Refuses to Disclose Military Records

Jung Jeom-sik, the floor leader of the People Power Party, stated on July 13 that if Defense Minister An Gyu-baek continues to refuse to disclose his military service records amid allegations of military misconduct, he will have no choice but to consider submitting an impeachment motion.

During a general assembly meeting at the National Assembly, Jung remarked, "Refusing to disclose military records is a different matter that conceals the truth and deceives the public." He criticized the Defense Ministry's claim that releasing the records would exacerbate misunderstandings, calling it contradictory. "If Minister An's claims are accurately reflected in his military records, there should be no issue with making them public," he added.

Jung further suggested that the assertion that releasing the records would lead to more misunderstandings indicates a discrepancy between the records and An's previous explanations. He expressed skepticism about An's claim that he would seek corrections after leaving office, stating, "To dispel this significant misunderstanding that undermines the minister's leadership, he must request corrections immediately." He warned that if An continues to refuse to disclose his military records, it could be interpreted as an acknowledgment of the allegations regarding his eight years of military misconduct.

Additionally, Jung addressed the Democratic Party's push to completely abolish supplementary investigation rights, stating, "Citizens are concerned that criminals with more powerful connections than Jang Yoon-ki will be able to evade police investigations more freely." He emphasized the importance of the National Assembly's legislative and judicial committee in discussing such issues in depth.

He criticized the Democratic Party for attempting to unilaterally abolish supplementary investigation rights without consulting the opposition, asserting, "The standard for this discussion should be to alleviate the suffering of victims and their families." He concluded by stating, "Our demand for a rational composition is ultimately a fight for the people," pledging to stand with victims, bereaved families, and the public.