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In 2018, the South Korean Supreme Court declared that citizens could be exempt from the mandatory draft if they conscientiously objected, which had been previously prohibited. Those who do object are required to serve the same amount of time in the prison system.

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In 2018, the South Korean Supreme Court declared that citizens could be exempt from the mandatory draft if they conscientiously objected, which had been previously prohibited. Those who do object are required to serve the same amount of time in the prison system.

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