The man was found guilty of intentionally putting on weight to avoid military service, receiving a suspended one-year prison sentence, highlighting increasing avoidance tactics in South Korea.
In South Korea, military service is mandatory for able-bodied men aged 18 to 35, but laws allow deferments and exemptions, leading to some men resorting to extreme measures.
The defendant gained weight by consuming large amounts of food and water before physical exams, illustrating how far some individuals will go to evade conscription.
His case is part of a growing trend of men seeking to escape mandatory military service, reflecting societal pressures and inequalities in South Korea's conscription law.
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