Daejeon Prison Suspected of Losing 100 Rounds of Live Ammunition... Ministry of Justice Launches Investigation

Actual Number of 9mm Pistol Rounds Falls Short of Inventory Records
Ministry of Justice Forms and Dispatches Investigation Team

The Ministry of Justice has launched an investigation after signs emerged that 100 rounds of live ammunition in storage at Daejeon Prison had gone missing.

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On June 13, the Ministry of Justice stated, "During a comprehensive audit of Daejeon Prison conducted between June 8 and June 12, we found that the number of ammunition rounds recorded in the inventory did not match the actual quantity in possession."

The ammunition in question consists of 9mm pistol rounds, and it was determined that the actual quantity held was 100 rounds fewer than what was recorded in the inventory.

Live ammunition inside the prison is stored in the armory, and quantities are managed through inventory records. It has not yet been confirmed whether the missing rounds actually disappeared from storage or if there was an error in recording the inventory.

The Ministry of Justice quickly dispatched an investigation team of 10 members, led by the Security Policy Division Chief of the Correctional Headquarters, to Daejeon Prison to begin the inquiry.

The investigation team plans to explore all possibilities, including whether the ammunition was removed from the premises, if there were inventory errors or misentries, and whether there were any violations of regulations such as insufficient checks of the armory.

The Ministry of Justice stated, "We will conduct a full-scale inspection of weapons and ammunition management at correctional facilities nationwide and establish comprehensive measures to prevent a recurrence."

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