The defence ministry said the results would be only one of the many factors determining whether to grant the seven members of the group military exemption.
South Korea may conduct a public survey to help determine whether to grant exemption to the mandatory military service to members of the K-pop boyband BTS, officials said on Wednesday .
Defence Minister Lee Jong-sup told lawmakers that he ordered officials to implement a survey quickly. He said his ministry will also look into various other factors like the BTS’ economic effect, the importance of military service and overall national interests. It said officials were asked to study details including which agency would be responsible for a survey, how long would it take and who exactly would be surveyed. The statement said if the survey is carried out, it will be done by a third organisation, not by the ministry or related authorities, to ensure fairness.
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