Four military officials referred over heatstroke death

Four military officials have been referred to prosecutors without detention Saturday over the death of a private who died of heatstroke during an army-organized marathon last year.

The Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency's Metropolitan Investigation Unit said that it had referred the four officials, including the division commander, on charges including professional negligence resulting in death.

Investigators allege the officials failed to put adequate safety measures in place while orga ...