Do naturalized Korean citizens have to serve?

Foreign nationals may naturalize after living in the country for at least five years and showing proficiency in the Korean language. All male citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 are required to perform at least 18 months of compulsory military service.

Can you join the South Korean army as a foreigner?

Foreigners are not drafted in Korea, but if you have a Korean passport and are within the age group you may be drafted. Conditions for Korean military are fairly poor, and low pay. You get one free leave to go home each year with free transportation.

Is it mandatory for all Korean military service?

All able-bodied Korean male between the age of 18-28 are required to serve in the country’s military for about two years. In December last year, the South Korean parliament had passed a bill allowing all K-pop stars to delay their military service until the age of 30.

Can dual citizens be forced to do military service in Korea?

Objection to military service, for any reason, is not allowed and will lead to jail-time. Dual citizens must also choose one citizenship by their 18th birthday, and will not have to complete their military service if they revoke their Korean citizenship. However, from that moment they will be regarded fully as foreigners by the Korean government.

Can a South Korean citizen join the military without foreign citizenship?

If a male who is under 38 has both South Korean and the US citizenship and lives in South Korea, he will be conscripted. A South Korean male citizen without foreign citizenship cannot decide whether or not to join the military. Females can select, but males cannot.

Is mandatory military service required in South Korea?

Mandatory military service is required in South Korea. Reduced to two years now I think from 3 years previously. The best slots are for KATUSA Korean Augmentation to the US Army. I had 6 Korean soldiers working for me.

Do foreigners get conscripted in South Korea?

No, foreigners do not get conscripted in South Korea, or in any country that uses conscription for that matter. Bi-nationals would get drafted unless they renounce their Korean citizenship. If you are Korean it is very difficult to avoid conscription.