Culture minister vows to review military service exemption system for athletes, artists
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- The culture-sports minister on Wednesday vowed to revi...
The South Korean culture-sports minister has pledged to review the military service exemption system for athletes and artists following controversy sparked by remarks by South Korean gold medalists at the Asian Games. The system, which allows athletes and artists who win top awards to be exempt from mandatory military service, has been under scrutiny due to its perceived unfairness and lack of fairness.
Minister Chae Hwi-young stated that the ministry will listen to the views of the sports and arts communities, as well as consult with the Ministry of National Defense and the Military Manpower Administration, to devise comprehensive measures to address the issue. The controversy intensified after members of the under-23 national men's football team flaunted their military service exemptions after winning the gold medal at the Asian Games, leading to criticism from some team members and public outcry.
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