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Liputan6.com, Seoul: A total of four high-ranking South Korean military was replaced because of alleged negligence in performing duties incident to anticipate an attack a naval patrol boat the Incheon in Seoul, Tuesday (15 / 6). In a cabinet meeting in Seoul, President Lee Myung Bak decided lifting of the Army Chief of Staff replacing Han Min Koo Lee Sang Eui-General's position as the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Meanwhile, Army Chief of Staff position filled by Hwang Eui Don, who previously served as commander of the combined South Korean and U.S. military.

Beginning last June, results of state audit recommendations mentioned incident was the sinking of the ship the new Incheon reported to the Ministry of Defence 45 minutes after the incident. As a result, the auditors pointed to military duty and negligent of the opinion should terpedo submarine attacks can be prevented. Investigators also provides a list of 25 military officers allegedly responsible.

President Lee also ordered the revitalization and Effectiveness pengumpalan military information and data, network communications and chain of command. This was done to anticipate the next attack North Korea and the confidence of the people of Seoul's military capabilities in the face of enemy attack. (NHK / Job)