Every week we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so little about.

Translations have been provided by LingPerfect, professional translation company in New York. LingPerfect provides translations in over 200 languages including Chinese, Japanese and Korean.

This week’s question is:

Do young male refugees from North Korea also have to serve in South Korean military?

North Korean refugees are exempt from mandatory military service in South Korea. However, since the amendments to the relevant law in 1984, North Korean refugees can volunteer to enlist in