In response to North Korea's launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile through Japan, South Korean and American military authorities are holding a series of armed demonstrations.
Following the bombing of the fighter strike squadron the day before (the 4th) and yesterday, the launch of missiles, today, South Korea, the US, and Japan are conducting joint exercises in the East Sea by mobilizing US nuclear carriers.
In the midst of this, our military made one painful mistake.
Last night, the Hyunmoo-2C missile crashed shortly after launch and burned with a roar and flash.
Residents around the missile launch unit in Gangneung were not affected by the same incident during the night.
As the military did not inform the relevant authorities of the accident, the residents were terrified without even knowing English.
It is fortunate that the missile did not land on private houses.
The opposition parties, water and oil, scolded the military with an awkward voice.
Public opinion is also cold.
It's my fault, so the military has nothing to say even with ten mouths.
Even so, it's a bit disappointing that he doesn't show even the slightest affection towards the military, asking "Are the soldiers injured?" and "Are the soldiers okay?"
Oval is a sick boss.
Soldiers who touch guns, artillery and missiles are always trained and trained at the risk of a misfire.
Even if you're tired of the Hyunmoo-2C, you'll have to shoot again after the accident investigation is over.
Mistakes will happen again.
Even then, the military is desolate, thinking that he is in disgrace.
The military made a hundred mistakes
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The Hyunmoo-2C, which was launched last night from an Air Force unit in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, crashed after an abnormal flight.
It was aimed east but flew west, and the warhead was found 1 km from the launch site and the propellant 1.4 km away.
There was a private house 700 meters away from the warhead discovery site.
It could have escalated into a major accident.
The Hyunmoo-2C was mobilized to fire three times in response to a North Korean ballistic missile provocation this year.
Previous 2 times there were no problems.
It is said that the missile was fired after undergoing inspections of various shooting systems and procedures as well as external inspections as before.
However, it was the military's fault for not finding any hidden flaws.
The military decided to jointly analyze the cause of the crash with the Defense Science Research Institute and manufacturers, and to investigate all other Hyunmoo-2Cs.
Prior to the shooting last night, a joint public relations team consisting of the relevant military unit, related agencies, and local fishing village chiefs and chiefs announced a missile launch to those around the unit.
However, after the accident of a missile crash, the military did not respond appropriately.
I should have immediately informed the local government and fire department of the accident so that it could be spread to the residents, but I gave up.
It's the army's second mistake.
No matter what...
Public opinion is not going to improve when Big Mouth politicians are pushing the military out loud.
Opposition parties raised suspicions of systematic cover-up by the Ministry of National Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Security Office.
Even Rep. Kim Byung-ju, a former army general, turned his back on it, saying it was "a complete operation failure."
In the ruling party, Rep. Kwon Seong-dong of the Gangneung constituency came forward and wrote on Facebook, "A weapon operated by the people's blood almost threatened the people" and "It is irresponsible to take an embargo without a single disaster message."
Some in the conservative camp also claim that the accident was caused by failure to train due to the 9/19 inter-Korean military agreement.
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Today is the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Lawmakers from the ruling and opposition parties will attack the military according to their taste, and military leaders, including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Kim Seung-gyeom, will repeatedly express their regrets.
During the two press briefings of the Joint Chiefs of Staff yesterday, officials of the Joint Chiefs of Staff repeatedly apologized.
You bow your head at various incidents and accidents, and now it has become a very familiar scene.
Due to the strong anti-military sentiment of the masses, criticism pours in for any mistakes made by the military, large or small.
There are times when it is excessive.
The memories of the military dictatorship are still vivid, and the military has not been able to seize the opportunity to overturn the anti-military sentiment as it has not been able to respond promptly to social changes.
The military is a group that protects security.
Soldiers are people who risk their lives to protect the people and the country as their calling.
There are many people who prioritize their duty as a soldier over succession.
The history of mistreatment committed by the seniors does not belong to the juniors.
Soldiers risk guns, artillery and missiles because they were born on a divided Korean Peninsula.
They are the ones who will take responsibility for security while remembering the military spirit of devotion and sacrifice if they shrug their shoulders.
Moon Seong-mook, director of the Unification Strategy Center at the Korea Institute for National Strategy, said, "The fall of Hyunmu is a rare accident that has occurred in five years since 2017. .
Because it shoots, an accidental accident occurs.
Even if a misfire occurs, do not hesitate and shoot.
That way you can shoot well.