In the last of a four-part series on China’s universities and campus life, Alcott Wei investigates why army life has become an attractive option for many of the country’s young people in their quest for a university degree. Read the third part here. For Alan Yuan, joining China’s military wasn’t so much about the lofty … Read more
Chinese schools must raise students’ awareness about military service by stepping up their national defence education, according to a new set of legislative amendments. The proposed amendments, which are now under review by the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, included clauses about the contents of military training for students and military units’ obligations, China’s … Read more
Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion made a significant decision at a Provisional State Council meeting not to draft yeshiva students, setting in motion a policy that would shape Israeli society and provoke decades of debate over military service exemptions. On Friday, early October 1948, two days before Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) 1948, the … Read more
A netizen’s claim sparked a flurry of speculation within online communities regarding the whereabouts of EXO member Sehun, particularly in relation to his alleged romantic involvement. The discussion was ignited by an anonymous post circulating in various forums, detailing an alleged sighting of Sehun and a companion identified as his girlfriend at a Japanese restaurant … Read more
Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V of BTS, continues to be in headlines, this time for his debut appearance in the distinguished black counter-terrorism uniform of the Special Duty Team (SDT). The unveiling of Taehyung’s photos, donning the specialized attire reserved for members of the SDT, has sparked widespread interest and admiration. Amidst his mandatory … Read more
