Court backs firing of Coast Guard officer who abused infant son: report

A court has rejected the request of a former Korea Coast Guard officer who was seeking to overturn his dismissal after he was convicted of child abuse.

According to local daily Herald Business on Monday, an appellate court on June 6 upheld a lower court ruling that found the dismissal was justified.

The plaintiff has decided not to appeal, making the ruling final.

The Busan District Court last month dismissed the plaintiff’s request, saying his crime and the resulting media coverage had seriousl ...