Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Boo Seung-chan packed his bags and left after briefing yesterday (12th) at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

He was hated by his superiors for making remarks about the relocation of the presidential office to the Ministry of National Defense, and ultimately resigned.

He was recorded as the first and last public official to undress himself in protest before the presidential office.



A spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense is a position that communicates the duties and positions of the Ministry of National Defense and the military to the public.

So, the feelings of soldiers and Defense Ministry employees looking at the serial and abrupt transfer of about 10 units, including the Ministry of National Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were expressed with the words “Security is like air” and “All departments of the Ministry of National Defense are related to security.” He took responsibility for his remarks and resigned himself.

He showed the qualifications of a spokesperson and maintained the dignity of a spokesperson.



As the commander-in-chief's staff, while the spokesperson was talking and throwing away public office, what did the ministers of defense, the vice ministers and generals, who were the staff of the same commander-in-chief, do?

Although the defense minister muttered as if monologue, "I think it is my personal opinion that it is necessary to discuss the issue of timing and period" at the National Assembly, he claimed to be a faithful guide to the president-elect's visit to the Ministry of National Defense.

Other high-ranking officials of the Ministry of National Defense and high-ranking generals of each army remained silent behind the scenes.



Ministers and Vice Ministers - Generals pretended not to see the military spirit

The theory that the presidential office would be moved to the Ministry of National Defense became a viable option, and finally, when President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol personally came forward and announced the relocation plan, the military was in turmoil.

The soldiers turned their heads to the decision of the elected president to relocate about 10 units, including the Ministry of National Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before the spring blooms without a word of consultation or even a minute of preparation.



The reporter asked the Minister of National Defense, the vice ministers and other generals, "If the new government enters in May, I will have to step down from my current position anyway, so please do not dwell on your seat and proudly report the injustice."

They avoided it for one reason or another.



Spokesperson Boo Seung-chan was different.

He had no regrets about the position of a solid spokesperson with a guaranteed retirement age.

At a briefing on the 28th of last month, when asked, "Some say that the War Memorial of Korea is a good alternative, what is the Ministry of National Defense's view?" He responded, "I will respond with the words 'Security is like air'."



The next day, spokesperson Seung-chan Boo heard an unpleasant voice from Minister Seo-wook.

He was also warned not to "adlib" by the minister's aides.

There are also rumors that the Presidential Transition Committee has protested to the Ministry of National Defense.



Nevertheless, at a briefing on the 31st of last month, the spokesperson said, "There is no place without security concerns (relating to the relocation of the Ministry of National Defense)," and "All are related to security." Yes," he replied.

Spokesperson Boo Seung-chan was against the will of his direct superior, the minister, but he faithfully followed the will of the president, who is the commander-in-chief.

He was loyal as a defense official.



Spokesperson Seungchan Boo's final briefing

Spokesperson Seung-chan Boo expressed his gratitude to the minister last week, and resigned yesterday.

And he went to the final briefing.

At the reporter's request for a farewell speech, he said, "With blood and sweat, all of the 550,000 military servicemen and the employees of the Ministry of National Defense are working tirelessly to protect the life and safety of the Republic of Korea territory and people." Next, I think about whether the Republic of Korea is safe because there are soldiers of our Armed Forces who are dedicated to the readiness posture 24 hours a day, 24 hours a day.”

Regarding the relocation of the presidential office to Yongsan, he said, "The Ministry of Defense has nothing to do with political ideology", "I hope it will not be shaken a little," and "I hope that the national defense will not be shaken either."



The military of the Moon Jae-in administration and the military of the Yun Seok-yeol administration are no different.

Our military only protects our country.

So, it is the army of the country, the national army.

It looks like the color of the military changes every five years when you put on political sunglasses because you have to obey the orders of the commander in chief, but the military is just protecting the country.

Even if the conservative government trains loudly and the progressive government quietly retreats and waits for time, the military is always preparing to defend the country.

Spokesperson Seungchan Boo represented the military well.

He announced the heart of the silent army in a reasonable line.



Spokesperson Seung-chan Boo is dreaming of politics.

He will give up his position as spokesperson for a while and will be financially down for a while, but it is enough if he goes to his hometown Jeju early and wins the hearts of local voters.