Back in March 2024, the National Police Agency confirmed that he was summoned three times, had his phone seized, and was under telecommunications investigation during his alternative service.
According to the police, he admitted to leaving his post during work hours, which falls under neglect of duty during public service. At the time, the case gained some attention in the media but it seemed to die down fairly quickly.
Usually a military controversy like this would cause an uproar in Korea. Was it overshadowed by bigger scandals?
