Desertion Allegations Threaten South Korea's Defense Minister Amidst Growing Scandal The controversy surrounding Ahn Gyu back's past military service has reached a fever pitch, with allegations of desertion surfacing yet again.
The row centers on a 40 year old gap in his military record that some have interpreted as an absence without leave – a charge he denies, attributing it to "administrative errors".
The South Korean military has long struggled with issues of accountability and transparency.