05/07/2026
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1. 🇰🇵 North Korea — 7–10 years. One of the longest mandatory military service terms in the world. Soldiers spend most of this time living in military barracks under a strict military regime.
2. 🇮🇱 Israel — about 2–3 years. Military service is mandatory for most men (and women). Many continue serving in the military reserve for years afterward.
3. 🇸🇬 Singapore — 2 years. All men are required to complete National Service and later attend regular reserve training.
4. 🇹🇭 Thailand — up to 2 years. Military conscription takes place annually, with some recruits selected through a lottery system.
5. 🇰🇷 South Korea — 18–21 months. Most men are required to serve because of ongoing security tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
6. 🇷🇺 Russia — 1 year. Mandatory military service for men. Most conscripts live in military barracks and follow a strict military schedule.
7. 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — 1 year. Mandatory service for men, with recruits living on military bases during their service.
8. 🇫🇮 Finland — 6–12 months. The length of service depends on the military specialty and training.
9. 🇨🇭 Switzerland — 18–21 weeks of basic training, followed by regular reserve training throughout adulthood.
10. 🇦🇹 Austria — 6 months. Men may choose alternative civilian service instead of military service.
💬 Do you think mandatory military service is a civic duty or a restriction of personal freedom?
📊 According to international research and national legislation, more than 60 countries around the world still maintain some form of mandatory military service.
