People are fleeing

Because of conscription (mandatory military) families are literally fleeing the country of South Korea. Some made it to North Korea only to be taken into prison and many others have made it to China and very many even made it to the United States which is very surprising. All to avoid the mandatory military forced on their young sons.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Background



Any man from age 18-31 that filled out a census in South Korea is forced to join the military since they filled out a census they are considered a citizen. Its not just men that are involved though. They're whole family is. Some want them to join the military and others don't. Most of them do not. Plus these men are starting their own families as they are scared of entering war and stuff like that.




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  1. MatthewLeeApril 30, 2010 at 11:06 AM

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  2. UnknownMay 12, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Is it compulsory to join military for every citizen? Even if they dont want in south korea?

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  3. UnknownJanuary 11, 2018 at 4:40 AM

    Can they refuse if they want too or is it really by force???

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