The officer has been suspended: he left his base 64 times in 10 months to "feed his lizard"

A South Korean military officer's two-month suspension was upheld by the court due to repeated unauthorized absences, verbal abuse of soldiers, and delays in approving leave requests. The officer left the base 64 times in ten months without permission, often citing trivial reasons. He also withheld approval for 698 leave requests from 26 soldiers, causing them financial strain. The court noted that not only was the suspension justified, but dismissal could have been considered due to the severity of the violations. The case highlights issues within the military regarding discipline and the challenges of mandatory service in South Korea.