News Forum - South Korea looks to amend military service laws, all because of one music band

[Thaiger]

South Korea has certainly come out of its creative shell over the past 2 decades and now making inroads into all levels of international creative endeavour, including TV, music and film. But for the young people, principally men, who are involved in these careers, they have a major hurdle – South Korea’s compulsory conscription that requires all men to serve in the country’s military. Women are exempt but may voluntarily join the armed services if they choose. But, imagine you’ve got a booming career in music, where you are the biggest band in the world, at the peak of your […]

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[ThaiEyes]

A little military service wouldn’t kill them. The record companies are aware of this before signing them. Money money money. It can buy you most anything I suppose

[Fanta]

I think men aren’t allowed to wear makeup in the Army so this proposed change is a good thing.