Ganghwa Island shooting
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The Ganghwa Island shooting started on July 4, 2011 11:50AM at a coastal sentry
in Ganghwa County
when a Republic of Korea Marine Corps
corporal
was on a shooting spree towards his team with a K-2 rifle and later attempted a suicide with a grenade. One of the victims is a cousin of South Korean actor, Im Hyeok-pil.
, hazing
, extortion in the hierarchies, and violence that are happening within the Republic of Korea Marine Corps barracks.
announced to execute a 100 day program to promote the healthy and safe military culture within the military barracks. There is also plan to discharge marine soldiers who perpetuated acts of violence and to transfer them to other bases.
Sentry
Sentry may refer to:*Sentry, a guard at a gate or other point of passage − see General Orders for Sentries*Sentry , Autonomous underwater vehicle used to measure deep-ocean data...
in Ganghwa County
Ganghwa County
Ganghwa-gun is a county in Incheon Metropolitan City, South Korea, where Ganghwa Island, as well the minor islands around it, is located.-Climate:-History:...
when a Republic of Korea Marine Corps
Republic of Korea Marine Corps
The Republic of Korea Marine Corps is the marine corps of the Republic of Korea...
corporal
Comparative military ranks of Korea
Comparative military ranks of Korea refer to the ranks and insignia maintained by the three primary military powers present on the Korean Peninsula, those being the Republic of Korea Armed Forces , the Korean People's Army of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea , and the military forces of...
was on a shooting spree towards his team with a K-2 rifle and later attempted a suicide with a grenade. One of the victims is a cousin of South Korean actor, Im Hyeok-pil.
Issues
This incident remarks the incidents of sexual harassmentSexual harassment
Sexual harassment, is intimidation, bullying or coercion of a sexual nature, or the unwelcome or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. In some contexts or circumstances, sexual harassment is illegal. It includes a range of behavior from seemingly mild transgressions and...
, hazing
Hazing
Hazing is a term used to describe various ritual and other activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group....
, extortion in the hierarchies, and violence that are happening within the Republic of Korea Marine Corps barracks.
Criticism
Actor, Im Hyeok-pil criticized many of the South Korean politicians who evaded their conscription service for taking roles in resolving the shooting incident.Impact on Policies
The authorities of the Republic of Korea Marine CorpsRepublic of Korea Marine Corps
The Republic of Korea Marine Corps is the marine corps of the Republic of Korea...
announced to execute a 100 day program to promote the healthy and safe military culture within the military barracks. There is also plan to discharge marine soldiers who perpetuated acts of violence and to transfer them to other bases.
See also
- Republic of Korea Marine CorpsRepublic of Korea Marine CorpsThe Republic of Korea Marine Corps is the marine corps of the Republic of Korea...
- Gisu Yeolwe - Korean version of hazingHazingHazing is a term used to describe various ritual and other activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group....
in the military