South Korean military reports more than 300 gambling-related disciplinary cases
South Korean military prosecutors reportedly said the army, navy and air force recorded more than 300 online gambling-related disciplinary cases last year. The report also described an unnamed service member who borrowed 24 million won from seven fellow soldiers and was later found dead; an inquest ruled that he died by suicide. Military authorities acknowledged a rise in crimes linked to online gambling, while a lawmaker called for measures to block access to gambling sites.
The reported disciplinary cases and calls for access controls may inform military policy on gambling-related conduct among service members.