Mino Military Service Controversy: What's the Truth?

Singer Song Min-ho was embroiled in allegations of poor attendance and dereliction of duty while serving as a social worker. SBS's "Curious Story Y" raised these suspicions through testimony from a colleague who worked with Song Min-ho at the community welfare facility where he was stationed. The colleague claimed that Song Min-ho was excluded from phone and in-person duties because he was a 'celebrity' and that he frequently took annual and sick leave, resulting in many days absent from work. It was even reported that he used sick leave on his discharge day and did not appear at his workplace.

Before starting his service, Song Min-ho claimed to be suffering from panic disorder and bipolar disorder, and the workplace accommodated him by allowing him to start work later. However, the allegations intensified when it was revealed that he had traveled to San Francisco and Hawaii during his service period. Song Min-ho's side argued that alternative service was difficult due to panic disorder and social phobia, but his activities, such as attending parties and traveling abroad, cast doubt on these claims.

Furthermore, circumstances were uncovered where Song Min-ho's transfer to a different workplace and the supervisor who managed him moved to another department at the same time, raising questions about the relationship between the two individuals and the appropriateness of the workplace transfer. The Military Manpower Administration announced that it is conducting an investigation into allegations of fraudulent service and obstruction of official duties regarding Song Min-ho's poor service, and stated that strict measures will be taken depending on the outcome.

Subsequently, Song Min-ho was indicted on charges of violating the Military Service Act and was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison. In court, he admitted to all charges and expressed remorse for his wrongdoings, stating that while he was experiencing panic disorder and bipolar disorder, these could not be excuses. He also expressed a desire to recover his health and diligently complete his service if given the opportunity to reenlist. Song Min-ho's lawyer requested that his mental and physical suffering be taken into consideration.

However, Mr. A, the supervisor who was indicted along with Song Min-ho, denied the charges, stating that he did not conspire with Song Min-ho to help him evade service. Consequently, the trial for Mr. A is scheduled to continue, and the proceedings will unfold according to his plan to prove his innocence. According to the prosecution, Song Min-ho unauthorizedly absented himself for a total of 102 days during his social worker service period, and supervisor A is accused of neglecting his supervision and creating false documents despite knowing about Song Min-ho's poor work attitude.