To all koreans : question about south korea's compulsory military duty for all males

Question

hey, i'm just curious and would like to find out more about the military service of males in south korea. what age do they go the army? and for how long? what kind of training do they do?

Answer 1

Ah dude, it's like two years. You can serve from 18 until 30. I gotta serve soon, unfortunately. I'm going to try to postpone it until I'm 26, then waste 2 years of my life haha. Then I get American citizenship.

Answer 2

You have the choice of joining the military from graduating from high school to the age of 30. South Korea has mandatory military service of 24 to 27 months. The duration of service varies from branch to branch of the military however, by 2012, army military service will be reduced to 18 months varying by age and background of education. As for training, it depends on your position. Clerical work/handling weapons/ etc.

Answer 3

As a korean citizen, you have no choice. As soon as you are 18, you have to sign up. There are penalties . I dont know why people say you can until you're 18 to 30, they dont even live in korea whereas I live there now.

Answer 4

same like singapore..  

Answer 5

aroung 30 years old???

maybe about 2 years.

tthey just d o training like how other armies does