# South Korea leans toward military conscription for women

https://mins.news/en/item/35590

- DW, 2026-08-28 12:04 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/south-korea-leans-toward-military-conscription-for-women/a-78547426?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Nearly 60% of South Koreans surveyed support changing the law to require women to complete national military service. The debate has resurfaced amid a falling birth rate, shrinking recruit pool and demands for gender equality, although opponents argue South Korea should focus on drones and other advanced technologies instead.

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