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Dodging the Draft: Why a South Korean man has been convicted for binge eating
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Dodging the Draft: Why a South Korean man has been convicted for binge eating

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A South Korean man’s attempt to evade military service by binge eating to obesity has sparked debate over conscription in the country. Sentenced to a one-year prison term, the man doubled his meals and gained over 102 kilogrammes to avoid combat duty South Korean soldiers participate in an anti-terror drill, as part of the country's annual Ulchi civil defence exercise, …

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K-pop star Suga becomes 3rd BTS member to begin military service in South Korea
1 year, 4 months ago

K-pop star Suga becomes 3rd BTS member to begin military service in South Korea

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In South Korea, all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 are required by law to perform 18-21 months of military service under a conscription system meant to deter aggression from rival North Korea Following his debut solo tour earlier this year, Suga, the K-pop superstar rapper/singer/songwriter, has become the third member of BTS to begin South Korea’s compulsory military service. …

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BTS to fulfil military duties: South Korea and other countries where conscription is compulsory
2 years, 2 months ago

BTS to fulfil military duties: South Korea and other countries where conscription is compulsory

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K-pop stars BTS will enlist in the military as per the laws in South Korea. Lee Ki Sik, the commissioner of the Military Manpower Administration, told lawmakers that it’s “desirable” for BTS members to fulfil their military duties to ensure fairness in the country’s military service. South Korea South Korea’s Constitution states, “All citizens shall have the duty of national …

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K-pop group BTS members face possible military conscription
2 years, 2 months ago

K-pop group BTS members face possible military conscription

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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s military appears to want to conscript members of the K-pop supergroup BTS for mandatory military duties, as the public remains sharply divided over whether they should be given exemptions. Lee Ki Sik, commissioner of the Military Manpower Administration, told lawmakers on Friday that it’s “desirable” for BTS members to fulfill their military duties to …

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