Military service for the popular music group is being discussed because the boyband’s oldest member faces enlistment in December when he turns 30. FOX13
SEOUL, South KoreaSouth Korea may conduct a public survey to help determine whether to grant exemptions to mandatory military service to members of theThe issue of active military service for the band's seven members has been a hot-button topic in South Korea because its oldest member, Jin, faces enlistment in December, when he turns 30.
After his comments created a stir, his ministry clarified in a statement that Lee ordered officials to examine whether such a survey is needed, rather than launch it immediately. It said officials were asked to study details including which agency would be responsible for a survey, how long would it take and who exactly would be surveyed. The statement said if the survey is carried out, it will be done by a third organization, not by the ministry or related authorities, to ensure fairness.
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