Rival Parties Agree on "Gradual Reduction" of Military Service Exemptions; Panels Also in Unison

[Joo Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing> Monday to Friday (14:00 – 15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Joo Young-jin
■ Panel: Seong Chi-hoon, Deputy Spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea; Yoon Hee-seok, Former Senior Spokesperson for the People Power Party; Yang Man-hee, SBS Editorial Writer
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● Push to Revise Special Military Service Exemption System

Seong Chi-hoon / Deputy Spokesperson, Democratic Party of Korea
"'Special military service exemptions' are alternative service, not exemptions from military duty... The system should be strengthened rather than abolished."

Yoon Hee-seok / Former Senior Spokesperson, People Power Party
"Times have changed... Issues can be raised over 'special military exemptions' limited strictly to sports."

Yang Man-hee / SBS Editorial Writer
"The national soccer team's remarks should serve as an opportunity to overhaul the 'special military exemption' system."
"Ruling and opposition parties should refrain from political offensives and calmly focus on 'system improvement.'"

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