군 장병 자살과 국가책임에 관한 법적 고찰

Abstract

In a rapidly changing society, suicide is no longer a personal matter but a social problem. As such, there is a growing need to find a fundamental way to prevent suicide. In recent years, suicide has become a serious social problem, growing not only in overall numbers but also in the number of deaths in the 20s and 30s. This social phenomenon is causing serious problems in connection with suicide incidents in Korean Military, which are currently under conscription. The suicide committed by the soldiers has a great influence on the morale of the army, the maintenance of combat power, and the reliability on the military forces of the people. Further, as the effect of the suicide incidents has a harmful influence on the family and friends, the suicide should not be considered separate problem from social problems. In order to prevent suicide during military service, it is necessary to understand various factors influencing suicide. In addition, suicide should not be regarded as a problem of individual mental health or special environment of the Military. Instead, the suicide should be approached comprehensively with a perception that it is a preventable public health problem. Therefore, in this paper, we first examine the theoretical considerations of the suicide, and then examine the background and factors of suicide during military service in terms of civil society suicides and enlisted soldiers. In addition, examining the suicide prevention approach of the Military, we will study the current suicide prevention activities in the Military. Then, I will examine the relevance between suicide and duty in the military, the suicide of the soldiers, and the liability for damages.