Nikhat Parveen, Delhi In South Korea, age calculation is complex, involving multiple systems that can lead to confusion. The country employs three different age-counting systems: the traditional Korean age system, the legal International Age system, and the Calendar Age system used for specific purposes. Each system has its way of determining a person’s age, resulting…
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Mandatory Military Service in South Korea
Archana Goswami, New Delhi:
South Korea has a policy of compulsory Military service, officially known as conscription. Conscription has existed since 1957 in South Korea. While it gives a hard time to some fans as they have to wait for nearly two years for their bias, it is considered a glorious moment to serve the nation for South Korean people. Military enlistment is an integral part of the lives of citizens of South Korea. So let’s get into the details of mandatory military service or conscription.