'양심적 병역거부' 대체복무요원 63명, 오늘 첫 소집<br /><br />The first batch of conscientious objectors... started their training for alternative military service on Monday... following a new law allowing those refusing to take up arms for religious reasons... to do other forms of service.<br />After three weeks of training, the 63 objectors will perform duties like supporting facility management at detention facilities.<br />While they do not receive basic military training, they will be given the same treatment as active-duty service members like monthly payment and vacations.<br />By law, all able-bodied South Korean men must serve in the military for around two years.<br />But the National Assembly passed a bill last December allowing conscientious objectors to do 36 months of alternative service at local correctional facilities.<br />
