In-bum Chun in NZZ about the political situation in South Korea
January 7, 2025: In-bum Chun, a Distinguished Military Fellow at ISDP, was interviewed in NZZ about the political situation in South Korea.
What impact will this crisis have on the military and the morale of the soldiers?
“The soldiers who were sent predominantly came from our special forces. These men are professionals, not conscripts. The Special Forces’ morale, dignity and honor has been tainted. Half their commanders are now suspended, arrested or under investigation. Adding insult to injury, some of these commanders have cried in public. It doesn’t look good.”