Netizens "Where is the Defense Budget Going?"
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A soldier who was quarantined in the unit after returning from military leave expressed dissatisfaction with the poor quality of meals.
On the 18th, a photo of a meal tray and a post claiming to show the meal of a quarantined soldier were uploaded to the Facebook community "Delivering Messages from the Army Training Center."
On the 18th, a photo of a meal tray and a post claiming to show the meal of a soldier under quarantine were uploaded to the Facebook community 'Yukgun Hullyeonso Daesin Jeonhaedeurimnida'. Photo by Facebook capture.
The author, who introduced themselves as belonging to a brigade under the 51st Division, stated, "I am curious about how meals are served in other places."
Looking at the photo, rice, kimchi, cucumber salad, and stir-fried chicken are served in plastic containers. The quantity and quality of the side dishes appear to be noticeably poor.
The author wrote, "We have to hand over our phones, there is no TV, and the meals are like this," adding, "How is this different from being in prison? Is it a crime to have gone on leave?" They continued, "I really feel sorry for the junior soldiers who have to endure this continuously."
Photo by Facebook Capture.
Photo by Facebook capture.
Photo by Facebook capture.
Some netizens shared the meals they had in the military.
They expressed sympathy with the author's post, saying, "They just give a lot of rice," "This military is terrible," and "I wish they would just give ramen instead." Some responded that the meals were "edible."
Netizens criticized the Ministry of National Defense, saying, "Where is all the defense budget going? This is too much," "Anyone can see the meals are insufficient," and "Shouldn't they provide proper meals?"
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