cases that continue to shock the Korean society, the popularity of TV dramas, D.P. and the
Recruits, which deal with absurdities in the military, and the increase in deaths and suicides
in the military, etc., raises the question as to the need to re-evaluate such assessments.
In Jun. 2021, Hankook Research conducted a survey on the military conscription system
on 1,000 men and women over the age of 18 across the country. 83% (830 respondents)
agreed that “military service is a natural duty for Korean citizens,” and 66% (660
respondents) agreed that “military service is a sacrifice that the state unilaterally demands
from individuals.” The perceptions of military service differed by generation. The older age
groups tend to view the military service positively, but the lower the age groups had more
negative perceptions of the military service. In particular, 82% of those in their 20s
responded that “the military service is a sacrifice that the state unilaterally demands from
individuals.” This difference in perception between generations should be considered in
resolving the connection between incidents and culture in the military, as well as unresolved
problems surrounding the military. Based on these points, this report will look into the
human rights situations in the military in 2022.
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