The use of mobile phones after the work of the soldiers will be fully enforced starting today (1st).

The Ministry of National Defense said it will officially use soldiers' cell phones in all military units from this month after the pilot operation since April last year.

Hours of use on weekdays are from 6pm to 9pm after the day.

It can be used from 8:30 am to 9 pm on holidays and weekends.

The Ministry of National Defense predicts that the use of mobile phones will have a positive effect on soldiers' service adaptation, mission performance, and self-development.

Indeed, the recent announcement that cell phones have played a major role in reducing the stress of isolated soldiers when they controlled their exit to prevent the spread of corona19.

The Ministry of National Defense has completed the establishment of a'security control system' that blocks photography while preparing for the full permission of mobile phones, and plans to minimize side effects through provision of punishment regulations and preventive training.

In fact, the Ministry of National Defense said that as a result of operating the soldiers' mobile phones in the same way as the pilot operation period, no security incidents, such as secret external leaks through the soldiers' mobile phones, occurred.

However, some voices are still concerned about the side effects of using mobile phones, such as digital sex crimes in the unit and internet gambling.

Army soldier Lee Won-ho (19), a member of the Telegram'Parkbang' case, was reported to have continued'digital sex crimes' on his cell phone while in service. Words), and it was controversial.

An official of the Ministry of National Defense said, "We will strictly strive to violate the usage rules and security regulations, and continue to strive to establish a stable culture of mobile phone use."

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