Military whistleblower, who died after revealing sexual attacks against her, denied honors

The late Lee Ye-ram, formerly a first sergeant of the Air Force who revealed sexual abuse against her, was denied designation as a person with distinguished service to the state by a local court, a local media outlet reported Sunday. According to Weekly Chosun, the Uijeongbu District Court shot down the request filed by her bereaved family, who challenged the military's decision not to bestow the honor upon the deceased. Lee's death was categories as a type 2 line of duty death, referring to dea

By The Korea Herald