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Why do Koreans go to military?
Military service is compulsory for all males. South Korea’s main military objective is to deter an attack by the North. To that end it has a Mutual Defense Treaty (1953) with the United States, and a large contingent of U.S. troops is stationed in the country.
Is it necessary to serve in military in South Korea?
All able-bodied Korean male between the age of 18-28 are required to serve in the country’s military for about two years. In December last year, the South Korean parliament had passed a bill allowing all K-pop stars to delay their military service until the age of 30.
What happens if you don’t do mandatory military service in Korea?
South Korean men who live abroad and haven’t served in the military are eligible, until they turn 36, to be drafted once they return home. One bill in the National Assembly would change that cutoff date to when they turn 45. They would be liable for up to three years of imprisonment if they refuse to serve.
Does BTS need to go to military?
Rules state that all able-bodied South Korean men between the ages of 18 and 28 must serve in the country’s military for around eighteen months to two years, depending on the branch of the services they join.
How many years did Korean military serve for idols?
A K-pop idol will do a full, mandatory enlistment, just as any other South Korean. That means they will stay in the military for two years before they are released. Violation of conduct could extend the length of which they attend.
Why is the military service mandatory in South Korea?
The service is mandatory mainly because our relationship with North Korea. After things got intensified after the Korean War, there was a need for an active force for the South Koreans, so the military can always be ready. I served the Korea military between the years of 2009 and 2011.
How hard is it to get out of the South Korean military?
My name is Gene Kim, and I served in the South Korean military for 2 years. The law requires every male to serve the military, and it is extremely hard to get out of it. If you purposely evade the military duty, you will get jail time.
Does South Korea have military service for women?
While military service is not mandatory for women, South Korea does allow them to enlist. But what exactly does the South Korean military service entail? Let’s take a look at it now!
Do South Korean soldiers get to visit home after serving 2 years?
They barely get to visit home for 2 years. South Korea requires all of its male citizens to serve in the military for two years. Here’s what that experience is like. Following is a transcript of the video.