Thorny issue: A still from the popular Netflix series ‘D.P.’ which looks at the country’s mandatory conscription system, as well as the physical and mental abuse in the military. — The Korea Herald/ANN
Seoul: A hit Netflix series exploring the culture of abuse among South Korea’s enlisted soldiers is fuelling calls for the military to get tougher on rights violations, just as a military task force in charge of reform is set to wrap up its work.
“D.P.,” short for Deserter Pursuit, aired Aug 27 and is one of the top shows in Korea. It looks at the country’s mandatory conscription system, and physical and mental abuse in the military take centre stage.
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