STEP DOWN:The Huang family has refused an apology from the Minister of National Defense, who has said that he would resign to regain trust and respect for the military
Taipei Times
Date: Jul 03, 2016
By: Staff writer, with CNA
Minister of National Defense Feng Shih-kuan (馮世寬) yesterday apologized to the family of
Minister of National Defense Feng Shih-kuan yesterday talks to the media about a visit to the family of the captain that was killed when his fishing boat was accidentally hit by a missile on Friday. Photo: CNA
the captain of a fishing boat who was killed after the navy fired a supersonic anti-ship missile by mistake and hit the vessel that was operating in waters off Penghu.
Feng traveled to Kaohsiung to offer the apology in person to the family of Huang Wen-chung (黃文忠) at their home.
He promised to help them receive state compensation and repair the damaged fishing boat, which was towed to Kaohsiung.
Accompanied by Navy Commander Admiral Huang Shu-kuang (黃曙光), Feng also vowed to improve discipline in the military. [FULL STORY]
