news Scmp World 2026-07-21

South Korean Defense Minister Faces Resurfaced Desertion Accusations

Questions about South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back's military service record, specifically an alleged desertion over 40 years ago, have resurfaced with conflicting accounts from the government and his accuser.

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