Military duty persists as axis of gender conflict in Korea

“A recent court ruling has reignited one of South Korea’s most sensitive social debates: whether military service should translate into tangible advantages in civilian life and, if so, who bears the cost. Last week, the Seoul Administrative Court ruled that a personnel system granting higher starting ranks to employees with military service may constitute gender discrimination if it affects promotions. The court said such practices place women, who are not subject to conscription, at a disadvanta

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