Air Force chief says raid on Osan Air Base had 'no procedural issues'

A special counsel team's raid on Osan Air Base, which hosts both Korean and U.S. forces, in July had "no procedural issues," Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Son Sug-rag said Thursday, refuting controversy over the raid. In July, special counsel Cho Eun-suk's team carried out a search and seizure on the air base in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, as part of its investigation into allegations that drones were sent to Pyongyang ahead of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law imposition last year. U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. David Iverson has reportedly lodged a complaint to Seoul's foreign ministry, expressing concerns over the search conducted without prior consultations with the U.S. side. "I admit the situation could have been misleading, but as far as I know, (the USFK) is currently resolving its misunderstanding," the Air Force chief said during a parliamentary audit session. "Procedurally, there were no problems." Lawmakers of the main opposition People Power Party claimed the raid should have been conducted after consultations with the U.S. side, saying it has "damaWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times