Military Manpower Administration considers mandatory military service even for orphaned North Korean defectors due to low birth rate

(1)Military Manpower Administration Orphan and North Korea Due to Low Birth Rate
(2)Reviewing mandatory military service even if you sleep
(3)Input 20231012 AM 1031 Circular
(4)The proud first step of youth is military service
(5)On February 1, when the first military service examination began in 2023, those who are eligible for military service are undergoing physical examination at the Incheon Military Manpower Office in Michuhol-gu, Incheon News 1
(6)It has been confirmed that the Military Manpower Administration has reviewed military service of orphans who grew up without their parents or young North Korean defectors as military resources declined due to the low birth rate

(1)The report also states that orphans and North Korean defectors must fulfill their military service obligations
(2)Regarding the important reasons △ Maintaining fairness in fulfilling military service obligations △ Contributing to social integration of orphans and North Korean defectors △ Sharing awareness of the value and importance of freedom △ Cultivating the social character of orphans and North Korean defectors was suggested
(3)In the conclusion, the report said, “If we continue to reduce military service as we do now, it could result in the exclusion of orphans and North Korean defectors from society,” adding, “It is necessary to resolve controversial factors based on public consensus and legal reform, while applying the mandatory military service step by step.”