Which obligation applies to nearly all able-bodied South Korean men?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Compulsory military service
- Step 1: The armistice of 1953 left the peninsula divided. Step 2. The constitution makes defence a duty, and men normally serve in their twenties. Answer: Compulsory military service. Why not the others: The other obligations are not required.
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