7 military officers disciplined over lax management of firearms: data
Seven military officers have been disciplined over lax management of firearms and ammunition since July last year, data showed Tuesday, amid continued gun-related incidents in the military. Seven officers from the Army, the Air Force and the Navy received disciplinary actions over firearm-related violations in the second half of last year and the first half of 2026, according to data submitted to…
The defense ministry conducted a thorough examination of all military branches in October 2025 following a series of firearm-related deaths and ammunition shortages. The investigation, which uncovered lapses in firearms management, led to disciplinary actions against seven officers, spanning the Army, Air Force, and Navy. Two officers faced severe penalties, while a Navy sailor received a one-month suspension and an Air Force member lost a rank.
These actions followed an alarming spate of gun-related incidents within the military. In a tragic incident last month, a noncommissioned Marine officer was discovered dead from a gunshot in an off-base housing area near Pohang, roughly 270 kilometers southeast of Seoul. The public's concern over gun safety in the military has been growing steadily.
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