The Blue House made a statement on the controversy over awarding the Samjeong Sword to a general who is suspected of leading the investigation without detention of the perpetrator in the early stages of the sexual assault case of the late Sergeant Lee Ye-ram.
When asked about his position, a key official at the Blue House said, "According to the transcript released by the Military Human Rights Center, it appears that Ik-soo Jeon, the head of the Air Force Headquarters's legal department, led the investigation without detention." I was promoted to brigadier general on the 1st, and it is customary to award the three-pointed sword to those who have been promoted.”
The official said, "The ceremony for awarding the Samjeong Sword was normally held in January and February for generals who were promoted, but this year it was held in November due to the corona virus." I was promoted to attend the Samjeong Sword award ceremony,” he explained.
He added, "In regards to the transcript reported today, the first priority is whether to confirm the facts."
When asked if Lee Ye-ram's father had a one-man protest in front of the Blue House and asked for a meeting with the president starting today, did he have any plans or remarks from the president? .
The Military Human Rights Center held a press conference yesterday (17th) and released a transcript that it was received in the form of a report, claiming that "It was confirmed that the former head of the department was in charge of investigating the perpetrator without detention at the beginning of the investigation into the sexual harassment case."
So, today, Director Jeon filed a complaint with the police against the Military Human Rights Center on charges of defamation.
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