South Korea Is Considering An Investigation Into The Military Service Of Members Of The Boy Band Bts South Korea

The issue of active military service for the band’s seven members has been a hot topic in South Korea as its oldest member, Jin, faces conscription in December when he turns 30. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup told lawmakers he had ordered officials to quickly conduct an investigation. He said his ministry will also consider various other factors such as the economic impact of BTS, the importance of military service and overall national interests. His ministry later clarified in a statement that Lee had ordered officials to consider whether such an investigation was needed, rather than launching one immediately. He said officials were asked to work out details, including which agency would be in charge of an investigation, how long it would take and who would be investigated. The statement said that if the investigation takes place, it will be conducted by a third-party agency, not the ministry or relevant authorities, to ensure fairness. The ministry said the results will be only one of several factors determining the military exemption of BTS members. By law, all able-bodied men in South Korea must serve 18-21 months in the military as part of a conscription system instituted to counter threats from rival North Korea. However, the country exempts athletes, musicians and artists who win top spots in international competitions because they are considered to have enhanced national prestige. Some politicians and others have called for the exemptions to be expanded to include K-pop stars such as BTS because they have significantly raised South Korea’s international image. Conscripts cannot delay enlistment after turning 30. A private survey earlier this year found that about 60% of respondents support a military exemption for BTS members. But another private survey in 2020 showed that 46% supported the exemption while 48% were opposed.

title: “South Korea Is Considering An Investigation Into The Military Service Of Members Of The Boy Band Bts South Korea Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-14” author: “Agustin Ridley”

The issue of active military service for the band’s seven members has been a hot topic in South Korea as its oldest member, Jin, faces conscription in December when he turns 30. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup told lawmakers he had ordered officials to quickly conduct an investigation. He said his ministry will also consider various other factors such as the economic impact of BTS, the importance of military service and overall national interests. His ministry later clarified in a statement that Lee had ordered officials to consider whether such an investigation was needed, rather than launching one immediately. He said officials were asked to work out details, including which agency would be in charge of an investigation, how long it would take and who would be investigated. The statement said that if the investigation takes place, it will be conducted by a third-party agency, not the ministry or relevant authorities, to ensure fairness. The ministry said the results will be only one of several factors determining the military exemption of BTS members. By law, all able-bodied men in South Korea must serve 18-21 months in the military as part of a conscription system instituted to counter threats from rival North Korea. However, the country exempts athletes, musicians and artists who win top spots in international competitions because they are considered to have enhanced national prestige. Some politicians and others have called for the exemptions to be expanded to include K-pop stars such as BTS because they have significantly raised South Korea’s international image. Conscripts cannot delay enlistment after turning 30. A private survey earlier this year found that about 60% of respondents support a military exemption for BTS members. But another private survey in 2020 showed that 46% supported the exemption while 48% were opposed.

title: “South Korea Is Considering An Investigation Into The Military Service Of Members Of The Boy Band Bts South Korea Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-29” author: “Alan Bigelow”

The issue of active military service for the band’s seven members has been a hot topic in South Korea as its oldest member, Jin, faces conscription in December when he turns 30. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup told lawmakers he had ordered officials to quickly conduct an investigation. He said his ministry will also consider various other factors such as the economic impact of BTS, the importance of military service and overall national interests. His ministry later clarified in a statement that Lee had ordered officials to consider whether such an investigation was needed, rather than launching one immediately. He said officials were asked to work out details, including which agency would be in charge of an investigation, how long it would take and who would be investigated. The statement said that if the investigation takes place, it will be conducted by a third-party agency, not the ministry or relevant authorities, to ensure fairness. The ministry said the results will be only one of several factors determining the military exemption of BTS members. By law, all able-bodied men in South Korea must serve 18-21 months in the military as part of a conscription system instituted to counter threats from rival North Korea. However, the country exempts athletes, musicians and artists who win top spots in international competitions because they are considered to have enhanced national prestige. Some politicians and others have called for the exemptions to be expanded to include K-pop stars such as BTS because they have significantly raised South Korea’s international image. Conscripts cannot delay enlistment after turning 30. A private survey earlier this year found that about 60% of respondents support a military exemption for BTS members. But another private survey in 2020 showed that 46% supported the exemption while 48% were opposed.

title: “South Korea Is Considering An Investigation Into The Military Service Of Members Of The Boy Band Bts South Korea Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-12” author: “Christi Lonergan”

The issue of active military service for the band’s seven members has been a hot topic in South Korea as its oldest member, Jin, faces conscription in December when he turns 30. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup told lawmakers he had ordered officials to quickly conduct an investigation. He said his ministry will also consider various other factors such as the economic impact of BTS, the importance of military service and overall national interests. His ministry later clarified in a statement that Lee had ordered officials to consider whether such an investigation was needed, rather than launching one immediately. He said officials were asked to work out details, including which agency would be in charge of an investigation, how long it would take and who would be investigated. The statement said that if the investigation takes place, it will be conducted by a third-party agency, not the ministry or relevant authorities, to ensure fairness. The ministry said the results will be only one of several factors determining the military exemption of BTS members. By law, all able-bodied men in South Korea must serve 18-21 months in the military as part of a conscription system instituted to counter threats from rival North Korea. However, the country exempts athletes, musicians and artists who win top spots in international competitions because they are considered to have enhanced national prestige. Some politicians and others have called for the exemptions to be expanded to include K-pop stars such as BTS because they have significantly raised South Korea’s international image. Conscripts cannot delay enlistment after turning 30. A private survey earlier this year found that about 60% of respondents support a military exemption for BTS members. But another private survey in 2020 showed that 46% supported the exemption while 48% were opposed.