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South Korea rethinks "alternative" to conscription

2008/12/23 21:57:38 @Reuters: International News

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's military indicated on Wednesday it would hold off on a plan for alternative service for conscientious objectors to the armed forces who are now jailed if they refuse conscription.
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