A controversy has emerged within the Marine Corps regarding the investigation into the death of Corporal Ko So-suk and Corporal Choi Sang-byeong. The head of the investigation, Park Jeong-hoon, stated he faced external pressure and conflicting directives from the Ministry of National Defense during the investigation. Park was dismissed from his position after reporting the investigation results to the police, even as higher-ups disagreed with the report being handed over. The Ministry of National Defense later reviewed the Marine Corps' investigation, and only charged two battalion commanders for the death of Private Choi. It's also revealed that Marine Corps Commander Kim Gye-hwan may have discussed the investigation results with the President's Office, suggesting potential higher-level intervention in the case. The issue has generated public interest, as many demand a transparent and thorough investigation into the deaths.
Here are the key facts extracted from the provided text:
1. Corporal Ko So-suk's death is under investigation in the Marine Corps.
2. The narrator faced external pressure and unreasonable instructions during the investigation.
3. There was a dispute over whether the investigation should be handled by civilian police or the military.
4. The Marine Corps initially planned to announce the investigation results but later canceled it.
5. There were allegations of external pressure and intervention in the investigation.
6. Colonel Park Jeong-hoon, head of the Marine Corps investigation team, was dismissed from his position and is facing charges.
7. There were conflicting statements regarding the investigation and the involvement of higher-ups.
8. The Ministry of Defense reviewed the Marine Corps' initial investigation results.
9. Two battalion commanders were found guilty of manslaughter.
10. There were disagreements regarding the charges against lower-ranking officers.
11. Colonel Park claimed to have faced external pressure in the investigation process.
12. There were allegations of intervention by the President's Office.
13. Military prosecutors were considering requesting an arrest warrant for Colonel Park on charges of rebellion.
These facts provide an overview of the events and controversies surrounding the investigation into Corporal Ko So-suk's death in the Marine Corps.