(2nd LD) Army's 1st Corps commander relieved of duty over unloaded weapons directive, U.S. drone mishap: military

The South Korean Defense Ministry relieved the commander of the Army's 1st Corps of his duties on Monday, August 3. The dismissal follows an internal investigation into a directive issued by the commander that required troops to keep their weapons unloaded while on duty.

In addition to the controversy surrounding the weapons directive, reports indicate the commander's removal is also linked to a mishap involving a U.S. military drone. The incident has prompted a leadership change within the 1st Corps as the military addresses these operational and disciplinary concerns.