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Military Seeks to Introduce Alternative Forms of Service Next Year: Source

Military Seeks to Introduce Alternative Forms of Service Next Year: Source

SEOUL, Jul. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s military seeks to craft an alternative service program this year and implement it next year for young men who refuse conscription, most commonly for religious reasons, sources said Thursday. The authorities are also weighing options, such as doubling the length of the service period for “conscientious objectors” [...]

Korea to Implement “Labor Saving” Measures for Soldiers to Reduce Fatalities at G.O.P.

Korea to Implement “Labor Saving” Measures for Soldiers to Reduce Fatalities at G.O.P.

SEOUL, Sep. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – If you paid more attention to the tragic accidents happened in South Korea’s military camps recently, you might have noticed one thing in common in the fatal accidents within the barracks.  That is most of the misfortunes happened in and near the G.O.P. or General Outpost near the border [...]