Korean army officer leaves post 64 times in 10 months to 'feed his lizard', gets suspended
His attempt to overturn his two-month suspension was dismissed
A South Korean army officer has been suspended for two months due to a series of infractions. Over the course of ten months, he drove his private vehicle off the military base 64 times without authorization during weekday working hours. The officer provided flimsy excuses for his absences, such as needing to tend to a pet lizard or wash his car, according to Korean media reports.
Furthermore, the officer delayed approving 698 requests for leave, overnight passes, and outings submitted by 26 soldiers between October 2023 and November 2024. Consequently, some soldiers were unable to secure military-supported train tickets and had to foot the bill for their own transportation.
In addition, the officer verbally abused soldiers who sought leave approval, reaching the point where he reportedly told soldiers to leave the base after questioning if the military installation was merely a community service center. Despite filing a lawsuit to overturn his suspension, the Busan District Court upheld the two-month suspension. The court deemed the officer's misconduct severe enough to potentially result in dismissal from military service or even expulsion, which would also forfeit retirement benefits.
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