Shamed at the top: Kim decides not to jail military bribe-takers

Article Abstract:

South Korean Pres Kim Young Sam on May 10, 1993 commanded that all military officers suspected of having won promotion through bribery be discharged without court-martial. Kim's critics accused him of failing to follow through with a promise to prosecute all officers implicated in the payoff-for-promotion scandal. Kim may have feared that navy and air force officers would complain that their army counterparts were being unjustly exempted from investigation. Kim probably did enough to accomplish his goal of reinforcing the military's subordination to the civilian government.

Ethical aspects, Military policy, Military personnel, Kim Young Sam

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Slave wages: government offers money to help comfort women

Article Abstract:

South Korea and Japan have yet to settle the comfort women issue but the former has initiated a special welfare fund for the country's surviving women who were forced to engage in sexual activities with Japanese soldiers during World War II. South Korea's Foreign Ministry disclosed last Feb 6, 1993, that a special group will be established to provide for the social needs of these women. The South Korean government, however, has reiterated that it will continue pressing Japan for appropriate compensation for the victims.

Social aspects, Social policy, Rape victims

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Coup de grace

Article Abstract:

The balance of power between South Korea's government and military forces is shifting, making an army takeover less likely. The growing professionalism of South Korea's military and the nation's economic problems leave little room for a military coup. However, the South Korean public is seen as the biggest check on the army, with the political outlook of the new generation shaped by the Kwangju suppression in 1980.

Armed Forces, Political activity, Military aspects

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