The Ganghwa Island shooting occurred on July 4, 2011 11:50AM at a coastal base in Ganghwa County when a corporal assigned to the ROK 2nd Marine Division went on a shooting spree towards his team with a K-2 rifle and later attempted a suicide with a grenade. One of the victims was a cousin of South Korean actor, Im Hyeok-pil.
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Issues
This incident remarks the incidents of sexual harassment, hazing, extortion in the hierarchies, and violence that are happening within the Republic of Korea Marine Corps barracks.
Criticism
Actor, Im Hyeok-pil criticized many of the South Korean politicians who evaded their conscription service for taking roles in resolving the shooting incident.
Impact on policies
The authorities of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps announced to execute a 100-day program to promote the healthy and safe military culture within the military barracks. There is also plan to discharge marine soldiers who perpetuated acts of violence and to transfer them to other bases.