In which countries is the army still present?

successful boy band South Korea btsauthor He hits around the world like dynamite also ghee, Yesterday he announced his temporary separation to join the South Korean army to do so Compulsory military service. According to the law in force in the country, all men between the ages of 18 and 28 are obligated to comply with this service, the duration of which is from 18 to 21 months. Although the band received a Extension of his military service up to 30 years.

there exemption system In the Asian country athletes and artists known for their promotion of “national prestige”, who are defined as the winners of certain international awards or national competitions. However, this Does not include the International Music AwardsSo most singers and actors in the entertainment industry don’t usually get exceptions.

In case bts It is only one of thousands that exist in the world. Being forced to join the army against their will or not is a reality still experienced by thousands of young people living in countries where military service is still mandatory.

Actually there At least 52 countries where military service is mandatoryContinentally broken down by Africa (9), America (5), Asia (21) and Europe (17). No case was found in Oceania.

Among them, there are some surprising cases such as North KoreaConscription lasts 10 years for men and 5 years for women at age 17.

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There are other countries where there is a file mandatory selective service or a à la carte service iure. For example in United State All healthy men between the ages of 18 and 25 are required to register for the Selective Service, so they can be drafted if necessary. However, there were enough volunteers that the draft had not been activated since 1973 during the Vietnam War.

in case if SpainCompulsory military service was abolished in 2001, although the Spanish government reserves the right to enlist citizens between the ages of 19 and 25 in a state of national emergency.

that’s it Countries where it is still mandatory to carry out the military (Data taken from CIA World Factbook):

Africa

1. Algeria. Between the ages of 19 and 30, men are required to perform military service that lasts 12 months.
2. Angola. Compulsory military service between the ages of 20 and 45 for men (for women it is voluntary) and its duration is two years.
3. Chad. 36 months for 20-year-old men, 12 months for 21-year-old women (women can choose civil service).
4. Egypt. Compulsory military service for men between the ages of 18 and 30 for 14 to 36 months and 9 years in reserve.
5. Eritrea. Commitment to compulsory military service of 18 months for men and women, which includes 4 to 6 months of military training and 12 months of military or other national service.
6. Morocco. Between the ages of 19 and 25, both Moroccan men and women must perform 12 months of military service.
7. Financial. Men and women must perform two years of compulsory military service.
8. South Sudan. Recruitment for men only and 12 to 14 months of service.
9. Tunisia. Compulsory service for men between the ages of 20 and 23 for a year.

America

1. Bolivia. Recruit all men between the ages of 18 and 22. Duration of compulsory service is one year.
2. Brazil. Military service is mandatory for all men between the ages of 18 and 45, although there are many exceptions such as getting a steady job or studying for a higher degree.
3. Colombia. Compulsory military service for men between the ages of 18 and 24 for a period of 18 months.
4. Cuba. Mandatory for men between the ages of 17 and 28 for two years.
5. Paraguay. to 12 to 24 months for 18-year-olds.

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Asia

1. relish. to 4 to 12 months for men 18 to 35 years old.
2. North Korea. 10 years for men and 5 years for women at the age of 17.
3. South Korea. 21 to 24 months for men 18 to 28 years old.
4. The United Arab Emirates. Compulsory service for men between the ages of 18 and 30 for a period of 16 to 24 months.
5. Iran. Compulsory service for 18-year-old men for 18 to 24 months.
6. Israel. 24 to 48 months (9 years for pilots) for 18-year-olds and men.
7. Jordan. yesCompulsory military service for unemployed men between the ages of 25 and 29 with 12 months of service.
8. Kazakhstan. 12 to 24 months for men 18 to 27 years old.
9. Kuwait. A 12-month service for men between the ages of 18 and 35.
10. Kyrgyzstan. to 9 to 12 months for men 18 to 27 years old.
11. Laos. Compulsory military service at the age of 18 with a minimum of 18 months.
12. Mongolia. 12 to 24 months for men aged 18 to 27, although it can be exchanged for two years of civil service or a cash payment set by the government.
13. Singapore. 24 months for men aged 18-21, reserve until age 40 (enlisted) or 50 (officers).
14. Syria. 18 months for men between 18 and 42 years old.
15. Taiwan. 4 months of compulsory military training for men between the ages of 18 and 36.
16. Tajikistan. 24 months for men ages 18 to 27, although an exemption can be purchased from 2021.
17. Thailand. 24 months for men selected by lottery at age 21.
18. Timor Leste. Compulsory military service for men and women at the age of 18 for 18 months.
19. Turkmenistan. 24 to 30 months for men 18 to 30 years old.
20. Uzbekistan. Mandatory for men between the ages of 18 and 27 for a period of 12 months. One exemption can be purchased per month, although the buyer will remain as a reserve until age 27.
21. Vietnam. 24 to 36 months for men 18 to 27 years old. Women are eligible, but not recruited.

Europe

1. Austria. Men over the age of 18 are subject to 6-month compulsory military service, although it can be substituted for alternative civil/community service (Seefeldenst) for a period of 9 months.
2. Azerbaijan. Compulsory service for men between the ages of 18 and 25 for a period of 12 to 18 months.
3. Belarus. 12 to 36 months for men 18 to 27 years old.
4. Cyprus. 14 months in the National Guard for men ages 18 to 50.
5. Denmark. 4-12 months training for men of 18 years of age and eligibility for compulsory military service up to age 50.
6. Estonia. Compulsory military service 8 to 11 months for men 18 to 27 years old.
7. Finland. 6 to 12 months for 18-year-olds. Reserves up to 60 years.
8. Georgia. 12 months for men from 18 to 27 years old.
9. Greece. 9 to 12 months for men 19 to 45 years old.
10. Lithuania. 9 months of compulsory military service for men between the ages of 19 and 26.
11. Moldova. 12 months for men from 18 to 27 years old.
12. Norway. 19 months (12 months plus 4-5 updates) for men and women aged 19-35. In practice, more than 80% of the service is laid off.
13. Russia. 12 months for men 18 to 27 years old, reservations up to 50 years old.
14. Sweden. 7.5 to 15 months for men and women at age 18, qualifying as reserves until age 47. In practice, only 5,500 people are recruited each year.
15. Swiss. 245 days (18 weeks of training + six 19-day reminders) for men 18-30 years old.
16. turkey. 6-12 months for 20-year-old men, although a waiver can be purchased for 31,000 TL (about 2,000 euros) after one month of training.
17. Ukraine. 12 to 24 months for entities between 20 and 27 years old.