Military service has been a recurring source of debate in Korea ever since the conscription system was implemented after the Korean War. The latest debate was sparked by discussions on granting exemptions for BTS members while public backlash against Steve Yoo, a former superstar who dodged the draft, is still ongoing. But what's it really like to serve in South Korea's mandatory military service? This is South Korea's military, explained.
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