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Injustice in South Korea

Injustice in South Korea. Introduction. South Korea is imprisoning hundreds of male Jehovah’s Witnesses for their conscientious objection to military service. The average person wouldn’t know this, unless you lived in South Korea.

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Injustice in South Korea

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  1. Injustice in South Korea

  2. Introduction South Korea is imprisoning hundreds of male Jehovah’s Witnesses for their conscientious objection to military service. The average person wouldn’t know this, unless you lived in South Korea. South Korea’s punishment is illegal and it’s sending hundreds of men who are NOT criminals to prison.

  3. Government Involvement The Military Service Act demands that 19- 35 year olds serve a two year term in the military. However the Korean Supreme Court didn’t make any provisions for conscientious objectors. In 2007, South Korea announced a program that would provide an alternative civilian service, but when the Lee Myung-bak administration took office, the program was indefinitely postponed. Those who conscientiously object face up to three years in prison.

  4. World Involvement 92.5% of conscientious objectors worldwide are found in South Korea. The United Nations Human Rights Committee ruled in October that South Korea violated the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by punishing and imprisoning those who object to serve in the military. The United Nations Human Rights Committee also says that South Korea’s punishment is in violation of freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Countries such as the United States and Germany urge Korea to abolish or to postpone the mandatory military conscription.

  5. Affect on People Since 1950, more than 17,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses have been criminally punished. Jehovah’s Witnesses respond to the government’s call-up, fully aware that they will be convicted and sent to prison. They don’t run and hide, they face the government bravely. And once they’re released they have a criminal record, which makes it almost impossible for them to get a job.They’re also most likely to get redrafted into prison to serve another prison sentence.

  6. Analysis of Situation I believe that this is one of the most greatest injustices. These brave Jehovah’s Witnesses did nothing wrong, they are only choosing not to violate their Christian conscience shaped by Jesus. It’s important that people are aware of the situation because it’s a grave injustice, that has South Korea violating their own laws. It is important in my life that I am aware of this because I am a Jehovah’s Witness, and I hate injustices, especially those having to do with my fellow Jehovah’s Witnesses.

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