Mumbai, November 25: A South Korean court sentenced a 26-year-old man to prison for overeating to evade military service, aided by a friend who received six months for orchestrating the binge-eating plan. The 5-foot-6 man weighed 225 pounds by his physical exam, qualifying him for a non-combat role with a commute from home.
In South Korea, dodging mandatory military service can result in up to three years in prison. However, the court handed the 26-year-old a two-year suspended sentence, considering his lack of prior criminal record and his promise to fulfil his military duties. The man’s friend, who had proposed the weight-gain plan as a joke, claimed he never expected his suggestion to be taken seriously. ‘Oh Babe’s Part’: Eagle Eyed K-Netizens Spot BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Recording Sandara Park at 2NE1’s ‘Welcome Back’ Tour in Seoul; Is ‘DARAGON’ Back?.
This isn’t the first time a South Korean man has tried to eat his way out of military service. In 2018, a group of a dozen college graduates deliberately gained weight, indulging in pizza, hamburgers, and other calorie-dense foods to avoid conscription. South Korean Police Probe Telegram Over Online Sex Crimes Targeting K-Pop Idols and Female Citizens – Reports.
One individual gained 66 pounds in just six months. While the latest draft dodger successfully avoided front-line combat through similar methods, his prison sentence ensures he’ll have ample opportunity to shed the extra pounds behind bars.
(The above story first appeared on Fresh Headline on Nov 25, 2024 11:48 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website freshheadline.com).
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