Interrogation Committee for Fact-Finding into Rebellion Charges
February 4, 2025
“Commander Noh Sang-won Issued Orders for Agents’ Explosion Back in 2016”
“It Was Thought Possible by Noh Sang-won in the ‘Baekryeong Island Operation'”
Testimony from a Brigadier General who Served under Noh Sang-won Causes Stir
[Park Seon-won/Democratic Party Legislator]
“Sub Corps Commander of the 2nd Corps.”
[Park Min-woo/Deputy Commander of the Army’s 2nd Corps]
“Yes, this is the Deputy Commander.”
[Park Seon-won/Democratic Party Legislator]
“Why is Noh Sang-won preparing for something beyond our imagination? Based on your experience, is there any reason you believe this person could perform such inconceivable actions?”
[Park Min-woo/Deputy Commander of the Army’s 2nd Corps]
“Back in 2016, when I was the Commander of the Sokcho Unit and the HID Unit, Commander Noh Sang-won showed significant interest and had rigorous mission preparation sessions. His directives were often unconventional and incorporated scenarios typical of films. Terms from the martial law notebook might seem purely imaginary to others, but I believed Noh Sang-won could make them a reality based on my experiences.
It’s due to my past experiences. I was really troubled about whether to disclose this information, but I’m going to tell it as it is. In 2016, during crucial preparations for a mission against the North, Commander Noh Sang-won issued unreasonable orders. Some orders I could manage and ensure safety, but Noh Sang-won commanded to eliminate agents after missions. When asked how to eliminate them, he instructed to use remote explosive vests to blow them up before returning from missions.
After hearing this, I thought collaborating was impossible, and though I didn’t say anything at the time, internally I was very angry and verbally expressed this alone later. Although I didn’t mention it, because I could have been replaced, I ensured the agents returned 100% safely as my responsibility was to avoid following those orders. This experience with Noh Sang-won revealed his cruel, inhumane nature, making the terms from the notebook unsurprising. That is all.”
[Ahn Kyu-baek/Chair of the National Investigation Special Committee]
“I’m shocked and struggling to process this. General Park Min-woo, is it true that after completing a special mission in 2016, Noh Sang-won suggested exploding the returning agents instead of commending them?”
[Park Min-woo/Deputy Commander of the Army’s 2nd Corps]
“Yes, it’s true.”
[Ahn Kyu-baek/Chair of the National Investigation Special Committee]
“Are humans mere objects?”
[Park Min-woo/Deputy Commander of the Army’s 2nd Corps]
“That’s why I was enraged. I didn’t share this with my subordinates. I confirmed what Noh Sang-won said but kept it to myself. With that past memory, I couldn’t collaborate with Noh Sang-won if I were the Brigade Commander.”
[Ahn Kyu-baek/Chair of the National Investigation Special Committee]
“Indeed, someone less than a beast.”