EPTI know most of you don't care about these types of things, but I'm a very curious person and it has been difficult to find this information out via google.
Thanks a bunch!
Korean ProGamers & the Military?
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Intensity
53 Posts
I know most of you don't care about these types of things, but I'm a very curious person and it has been difficult to find this information out via google. Thanks a bunch! | ||
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salazar001
United States38 Posts
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SweetAs
New Zealand290 Posts
On April 29 2011 13:28 salazar001 wrote: ALL Koreans must go serve in the military for at least 2 years. No exceptions unless you have some severe problems and absolutely cannot attend. People can postpone their service for a short period of time, but it is mandatory to serve in the military. Also, for BW in the military they have a progaming team. For your last question, it entirely depends on the programer, they will choose themselves whether they wish to continue their career in progaming. It actually varies depending on which branch they decide to go into, Army, Navy, Airforce and even administrations and civil service. For example, if you wan't to spend the less time in the military over anything else, you would sign up for the Army (21 months) where is the longest time served (up to 36 months) is with civil service. | ||
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Pleiades
United States472 Posts
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Intensity
53 Posts
On April 29 2011 13:28 salazar001 wrote: ALL Koreans must go serve in the military for at least 2 years. No exceptions unless you have some severe problems and absolutely cannot attend. People can postpone their service for a short period of time, but it is mandatory to serve in the military. Also, for BW in the military they have a progaming team. For your last question, it entirely depends on the programer, they will choose themselves whether they wish to continue their career in progaming. What about a military proteam for SC2? Is there a list anywhere of which of the major Korean progamers have served? Also, is it similar to the US where, after basic training (6 weeks I think) you live in a dorm, have you own computer and whatever, do your job with the military during the day then do whatever you want @ night? What I'm essentially asking is - are these guys still allowed to compete / ladder while serving in the military? | ||
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andrewlt
United States7702 Posts
I've heard that Nada may be exempt, though I'm not sure why. I think it had to do with his eyesight. It might be only rumors, though. | ||
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Elegy
United States1629 Posts
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Caphe
Vietnam10817 Posts
I live with alot of Koreans and they don't like it at all, but well it is a law so they can do nothing about it. Nestea hasn't fullfill his duty yet, I think he will have to go soon as well as Nada. After the military its their own decision to continue pro gaming or not but its very difficult after 2 years w/o practice. I have a friend who just got back from military service in Korea, there is no way you can practice while you are in the military(except for Airforce proteam in BW). He got like 3-4 weeks total of leave time during his 2.5 years service. No cellphone or any type of laptop is allowed in the military camp, if you are caught with it, you may be even have to face the military court. So its very strict, most Koreans I know have to break up with their girl friends once they join the military let alone practice SC. Thats why progamers postpone their service alot. The idea age to go to military in Korea is about 21-23 when you just finish your freshmen year or sophomore year in college, then you go and come back to finish what left. EDIT: You can only go to a less-rough branch of services if you have some serious problem with your health but still within the range of fullfilling your duty. In case of Nal_Ra his body is in perfect shape but he has serve near-sight which is not good for running and shooting I believe thats why he got a more civil roles | ||
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Intensity
53 Posts
Also, isn't NesTea 30? | ||
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Guthix
United States209 Posts
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Caphe
Vietnam10817 Posts
On April 29 2011 14:28 Intensity wrote: Why can't they have laptops / tv's / cellphones? In america, after basic training, you can have whatever you want in your dorm. Especially after your primary training for whatever field you're going into. Also, isn't NesTea 30? Thats what I am heard and I am pretty sure its accurate. If you are in the camp absolutely no cell phone or laptop. For theSTC： He may service in a more civilian branch thus he can go home everyday and practice all he wants. But if you are in the camp, a big no no. | ||
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blade55555
United States17423 Posts
Has jaedong done military service or no? has flash? | ||
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VicTimEyes
Netherlands99 Posts
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thoradycus
Malaysia3262 Posts
On April 29 2011 16:22 VicTimEyes wrote: I know it might not be entirely related, but I was wondering how this works for other sportsman like Ji-Sung Park (Man Utd) that are performing abroad? Do they get to postpone their duty after their active career or is there another way how they can fulfill their duty. Im pretty sure Park Ji Sung would need to go for military service.There has been instances where sportsman were exempted from service due to success, such as the 2002 SK world cup team, which reached the semi finals.Athletes who won gold medals are exempted. Flash and Jaedong hasnt joined military service yet. | ||
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Grettin
42381 Posts
On April 29 2011 16:19 blade55555 wrote: I am curious, thought I would ask in this thread. Has jaedong done military service or no? has flash? No and no. | ||
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jinorazi
Korea (South)4948 Posts
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MrHoon
10183 Posts
On April 29 2011 16:46 jinorazi wrote: achievements in sports will also exempt one from military. World Baseball Championship, World Cup, Asian Cup, Olympics, etc. it's quite funny how everybody except korean soccer players get medals loollolool These days I heard they let you in with your cell phone and etc IF you get into a nice base, or if you go in as a 'subpar' soldier, which really isnt a soldier since they can go home and shoot like only 60 rounds in their whole training | ||
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sharky246
1197 Posts
On April 29 2011 16:30 thoradycus wrote: Im pretty sure Park Ji Sung would need to go for military service.There has been instances where sportsman were exempted from service due to success, such as the 2002 SK world cup team, which reached the semi finals.Athletes who won gold medals are exempted. Flash and Jaedong hasnt joined military service yet. No people like park ji sung doesnt need to go for military service because he was in the 2002 SK world cup team. And they dont even have to be successful. If your some athlete who represents SK, then you are exempt from the army. | ||
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Maliris
Northern Ireland2557 Posts
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Yoshi Kirishima
United States10332 Posts
Aside from the military service, progamers have to worry about whether or not they want to go to a university too. Pretty hard to be a progamer  | ||
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