SPECIAL REPORT: Alternative Civilian Service in South Korea
This special report on alternative civilian service (ACS) in South Korea has been prepared by the Asia-Pacific Association of Jehovah’s Witnesses (APAJW) for distribution and discussion with government officials, the media, and academics. The report reflects the implementation of ACS as of this month.
Please consult the initial special report prepared by the APAJW in October 2021, which discusses the ACS as it was first implemented in South Korea.
Download initial report in English
Download initial report in Korean
See the complementary insert with relevant statements issued by Korean legal experts and opinion leaders regarding the punitive nature of the ACS.