sasha 2,956 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 In my country military service is mandatory too. We have call-up twice a year during which men of draft age receive written notices. You have to enlist unless you have lawful reason to postpone(medical reasons, receiving education, pregnant wife etc.) I couldn't find the translation of Military Service Act of SK but from what i did find my understanding summons to: Men who have received or are to receive a written notice of military draft may postpone the duty fulfillment date if desired; provided, however, that they have a lawful cause to postpone(lawful as according to Military Service Act) and their age doesn't exceed 30 years. So now i'm curious. My biases' postpone seems to be due their PhD&Masters. Do you know what other reasons can be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrystal 1,256 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I think education (as you've already mentioned) is probably the big one, and in the knetz comments it will pop up from time to time that XX idol only signed up for uni to avoid military. And can't say for sure, since it's also based only on knetz comments. But it appears that some of the idols and actors can also use scheduled work as an excuse?? Maybe because Hallyu is considered an exportable product the consider concerts or drama filming acceptable excuses too?? (but like I said no idea if that is actually true). I saw one actor mention that he got to go in later because his dad died, and he had to help take care of his mom. And I don't remember if it was the same person or someone else, but I also rememeber something about someone getting to do public service instead of armed forces for the same reason. Wish I remembered more details, but posted it in case someone else might remember/know who I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpopluveer 1,749 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm not sure, but who's your biases?! And what are they getting PhDs in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha 2,956 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm not sure, but who's your biases?! And what are they getting PhDs in? can't you tell? lol TVXQ. Yunho: master degree in Chungwoon University Graduate School of Industrial Technology and Broadcast Music, Changmin: Master and Phd at Inha University. Idk their exact majors though. I think education (as you've already mentioned) is probably the big one, and in the knetz comments it will pop up from time to time that XX idol only signed up for uni to avoid military. And can't say for sure, since it's also based only on knetz comments. But it appears that some of the idols and actors can also use scheduled work as an excuse?? Maybe because Hallyu is considered an exportable product the consider concerts or drama filming acceptable excuses too?? (but like I said no idea if that is actually true). I saw one actor mention that he got to go in later because his dad died, and he had to help take care of his mom. And I don't remember if it was the same person or someone else, but I also rememeber something about someone getting to do public service instead of armed forces for the same reason. Wish I remembered more details, but posted it in case someone else might remember/know who I'm talking about. family reasons: deaths, handicapped parents/children etc. we have them too. never thought schedule can be a reason though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BABOGIRL 5,414 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 http://www.ilw.com/articles/2005,0114-noh.shtm See Under permit for Int'l travel and extension. How i understand this, they probs kept applying for work permit as it is allowed until they are 28 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrystal 1,256 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 can't you tell? lol TVXQ. Yunho: master degree in Chungwoon University Graduate School of Industrial Technology and Broadcast Music, Changmin: Master and Phd at Inha University. Idk their exact majors though. family reasons: deaths, handicapped parents/children etc. we have them too. never thought schedule can be a reason though Probably what Babogirl posted. Like I said I wasn't sure since I just got it from knetz comments. But reading it from that site it suddenly made more sense, and looks like it can be done for anyone who has work abroad and not just hallyu stars :D http://www.ilw.com/articles/2005,0114-noh.shtm See Under permit for Int'l travel and extension. How i understand this, they probs kept applying for work permit as it is allowed until they are 28 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasha 2,956 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 http://www.ilw.com/articles/2005,0114-noh.shtm See Under permit for Int'l travel and extension. How i understand this, they probs kept applying for work permit as it is allowed until they are 28 years old oh thanks i kinda've been under impression that this extension is till 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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