Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back is facing mounting pressure over allegations of perjury. Retired Lt. Cmdr. Kim Young-soo, head of the nonprofit group Center for Whistleblowers, has alleged that Ahn was arrested by military police for desertion while serving as a commuter soldier in the 1980s. According to Kim, Ahn was detained for one month and required to serve an additional seven months in the military. At a news conference held at the National Assembly on July 6, Kim claimed that Ahn was drafted on Nov. 15, 1983, for 14 months of service as a commuter soldier and was originally scheduled for discharge on Jan. 4, 1985. Instead, Kim said, Ahn was not discharged until Aug. 31, 1985 — seven months later than expected. Kim argued that the extension resulted from Ahn's alleged desertion, requiring him to make up the period during which he was absent from service. "Minister Ahn, please sue me if you think I am lying," Kim said, challenging the defense minister. Kim has also filed a police complaint accusing Ahn of perjury. During his confirmation hearing last July, Ahn was questioned about t