Military Service Enlistment Postponement for Conscripts Affected by Heavy Rain Damage

On the 29th, at the Seoul Regional Military Manpower Administration in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, conscription examinees are undergoing physical examinations together with their parents during the "Military Service Physical Examination Experience Event with Parents." Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] The enlistment of conscripts affected by recent heavy rains will be postponed.

On the 4th, the Military Manpower Administration explained, "Recently, heavy rain has fallen, and due to the influence of Typhoon Hagupit No. 4, strong downpours are also expected. If conscripts affected by the damage wish, their enlistment dates can be postponed."

The postponement applies to conscripts who themselves or whose families have suffered damage from the heavy rains. Those who have received notices for military physical examination, active duty enlistment, or social service personnel summons can postpone their military physical examination or enlistment (summons) date by up to 60 days.

Applications for postponement can be made without any additional documents by calling the Military Manpower Counseling Center (☎ 1588-9090) or the Customer Support Division of local Military Manpower Administration offices nationwide. Applications can also be submitted through the Military Manpower Administration website or application.

The Military Manpower Administration has actively allowed postponements of enlistment dates for disaster victims living in areas affected by African Swine Fever (ASF) and typhoon damage in the past.

Due to continuous heavy rains for four days in the metropolitan area and central regions, 12 people have died and damages continue. More heavy rain is forecasted from tonight.

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