{"id":3632,"date":"2023-03-21T02:36:31","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T01:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northkoreainfo.com\/?p=3632"},"modified":"2023-03-21T02:36:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T01:36:31","slug":"how-long-is-north-korea-military-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northkoreainfo.com\/how-long-is-north-korea-military-service\/","title":{"rendered":"How long is north korea military service?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since 1948, North Korea has maintained a conscription-based military service. All able-bodied men between the ages of 17 and 60 and all women between the ages of 17 and 53 are obligated to perform military service. The length of service varies depending on the branch of the military, but generally men serve for 10 years and women for 7 years. North Korea has one of the largest standing armies in the world, with over 1.2 million soldiers.<\/p>\n

The North Korean military service is compulsory for all able-bodied men between the ages of 17 and 54, and women aged 17-47. Active duty service members serve for a minimum of 10 years.<\/p>\n

How long is a military term in Korea? <\/h2>\n

South Korea’s military service lasts for 18 months. Those who are required to serve in the military must do so for at least 18 months, although the length of service can vary by branch. Conscripts serve for 18 months in the army and the marines, 20 months in the navy, and 21 months in the air force.<\/p>\n

The longest active duty service period is in the Air Force, followed by 23 months in the Navy and 21 months in the Army and Marines. It is also possible to do non-combat services such as social work, which can see men ‘conscripted’ for up to two years.<\/p>\n

Is there bullying in Korean military <\/h3>\n