South Korea could conduct a public survey to assist decide whether or not to grant exemption to the necessary navy service to members of the Ok-pop boy band BTS.
The query of energetic navy service for the band’s seven members has been a hot-button subject in South Korea as its oldest member, Jin, faces his enlistment in December, when he turns 30.
Defence minister, Lee Jong-sup, advised lawmakers that he ordered officers to implement a survey rapidly. He stated his ministry will even look into numerous different elements such because the BTS’s financial impact, the significance of navy service and general nationwide pursuits.
Later, his ministry clarified in a press release that Lee ordered officers to look at whether or not such a survey is required, quite than launch it instantly.
It stated officers had been requested to review particulars together with which company could be liable for a survey, how lengthy it will take and who could be surveyed. The assertion stated if the survey is carried out, will probably be accomplished by a 3rd organisation, not by the ministry or associated authorities, to make sure equity.
The ministry stated the outcomes could be solely one in every of many elements figuring out BTS members’ navy exemption.
By regulation, all able-bodied males in South Korea should serve 18-21 months within the navy below a conscription system established to take care of threats from rival North Korea. However the nation provides exemption to athletes, musicians and artists who win high locations in worldwide competitions as a result of they're thought of to have enhanced nationwide status.
Some politicians and others have referred to as for increasing the scope of exemptions to incorporate Ok-pop stars like BTS as a result of they've elevated South Korea’s worldwide picture considerably.
The enlisted can't delay their conscription after they flip 30.
A personal survey earlier this yr confirmed about 60% of respondents supporting navy exemption for BTS members. However one other non-public survey in 2020 confirmed 46% backed the exemption whereas 48% opposed it.
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