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German Chancellor Warns NK Troops in Donbas Threaten Europe’s Security
… In his opening remarks, Chancellor Merz directly addressed North Korean military activities on the Ukrainian front amid global geopolitical…
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U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
The United States has canceled a joint amphibious landing exercise with South Korean forces that was set for next month,…
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Military Service Flowchart for Overseas Koreans, Dual Nationals, K-Diaspora/Adoptees and Gyopo
30M Korean born and raised abroad, completed my military service from 2020 to 2022. I frequently see posts on this…
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NK fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: S. Korean military
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Thursday, South Korea’s military said. The Joint Chiefs of…
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Why South Korea Won’t Send Weapons To Ukraine
Note: This is a long response, but it explains everything about why South Korea won’t send weapons or troops to…
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ZE:A’s Kim Dongjun revealed he lied to his military senior that he was close to fromis_9 to make his military life easier
For context, fromis_9 is a pretty popular group in the military. They ranked like second or third in a recent…
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US drone mix-up caused by communication error at working level: official
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Last week’s mix-up between South Korean and U.S. militaries over a U.S. drone flight occurred due to a communication error…
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Dual citizen – Military service
Hello everyone, So i’m in a bit of a situation right now and would appreciate anyone with more knowledge in…
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has you or anyone you know personally dodged the mandatory military duty? if so what did they do?
i was doing a huge deep dive into the topic of the korean military (im a non korean american) and…
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Miliatry: What to bring?
Hello, I’m going into the Korean military by the end of this month. I’ve gathered a list of items to…
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17th Century Korean Portrait
Found at a Goodwill in Charlotte, NC. Definitely hand painted. Maybe from the 17th Century. The ink of the signature…
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Misinformation about May 18 Democracy Uprising rises despite new law
Misinformation and disparagement of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement increased significantly last year, despite a 2021 law aimed at…
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Egypt opens new defense complex in Seoul, deepening military ties with Korea
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The Embassy of Egypt in Seoul on Wednesday celebrated the inauguration of its new defense complex building in Seoul’s Seongbuk…
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Why nationality is more than a personal choice in South Korea
Should a man whose wife is American and whose two children hold British citizenship lead South Korea’s monetary policy? This…
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Was it more rare for men to serve in the military in the 80s or 90s compared to know?
Because back then, the Korean military was far more strict with who can be conscripted. If you wore glasses, that…
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“The Taebaek Mountains”: The Ordeals and Lamentations of the Korean Peninsula — the Land of Three Thousand Ri(3):The beautiful illusion of the ‘Communist paradise’ and the hellish reality; revolution unfinished, beautiful dream awakened
Contents The Background, Characteristics, and Influence of The Taebaek Mountains The Repeated “Changes of Flags” in Beolgyo-eup, South Jeolla Province:…
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Disney+ “The Remarried Empress” Kdrama team apologizes for Nazi prop controversy
I missed this. Quite funny/cringe. The linked article actually underplays it a bit – “appears” isn’t quite right. What happened…
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30-year-old Korean-Canadian Debating Military Service to Stay in Korea. What Would You Do?
I’m a 30-year-old Korean-Canadian guy currently in Korea on a working holiday visa, and I’m seriously thinking about living here…
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The Historical Context and Contemporary Drivers of South Korea’s Diplomatic Shift
(In August 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung paid state visits to Japan and the United States, choosing Japan as…
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Dual Citizenship and Military Service for Korean Males
This is a guideline for Korean Males born overseas to Korean Parents and their questions about dual citizenship with regard…
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Done with Korean military!
I finished last week lol Just random shit from my experience: -Everyone was so kind and understanding of my situation…
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Can Dual Citizens Apply for Korean Special Forces During Military Service?
Hello everyone! I’ve searched online but haven’t been able to find a clear answer, so I thought I’d ask here.…
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American going to Korean Military
My brother recently found out he has dual citizenship with the US and South Korea. He didn’t renounce his citizenship…
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Korean citizenship situation
So I was born in Korea but grew up in the US and got my US citizenship at 18. My…
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Brazilian-Korean going to the korean military service. Any advice?
I’m 21 and going to korea at the end of this month to sign up to the korean military. I…
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How does korean military service work for those living outside of korea?
Hello, I am a Korean currently living in the UK and will soon need to fulfil my military service. I…
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Is it offensive in Korea to joke about military service like this?
Hi, I’m a Japanese viewer who watches gaming streams. Recently, I saw a Japanese streamer jokingly say something like, “You…
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Hanwha Systems to compete with LIG Nex1 for Korean version of Iron Dome
Hanwha Systems is a defense affiliate of South Korea’s Hanwha Group Hanwha Systems Co. is preparing to muscle into a…
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How far can shippers go? Jungkook is getting hate just for spending time with his bandmate
Jungkook is receiving a ridiculous amount of hate simply for hanging out with his own bandmate. I know all shippers…
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Questions and Concern about Korean Mandatory Military Service with Dual Citizenship
Hello, I was born in the US and my parents were born in Korea. I personally don’t want to sign…
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S.Korean military fund to make $73 mn commitment to real estate funds
Military Mutual Aid Association’s headquarters in Seoul The Military Mutual Aid Association (MMAA), a South Korean retirement fund, is stepping…
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Who would be the best resource to ask? Korean consulate, US immigration attorney, or Korean immigration attorney? Husband has not completed military service and wants to visit Korea in the future
Husband (30) is a US permanent resident and wants to become a US citizen. He would like to have the…
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They didn’t know they were citizens. Now they are expected to serve in the South Korean military
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eyes March visit to Seoul
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a press conference in Brussels in February (Courtesy of Yonhap) US Defense Secretary…
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[Exclusive] Being Taken Prisoner is Treason in North, I Want to go the South” Interview with North Korean Soldiers Captured in Battlefield
This media outlet has recently met the two North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia and taken prisoner live by the…
