Improvement of the Military Service System

Obligation to serve in the military: Since the establishment of the Korean Government in 1948, the citizens of South Korea have six obligations – the obligation to pay taxes, protect the country, become educated, work, conserve the environment and exercise property rights in ways suitable for the public welfare. The obligation to serve in the military means to serve in one of the branches of the Armed Forces or other national security apparatus for a certain period. The Korean ROK Armed Forces is based on the conscription system and has gone through many changes over the years to adapt to the fast-changing times.

Ministry of National Defense Republic of Korea