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Winner's Mino to return to military after guilty verdict
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Winner's Mino to return to military after guilty verdict

Song Min-ho, known professionally as Mino, has been ordered to return to mandatory military service in South Korea after being found guilty of failing to report for duty during his previous service. He had served as a social service agent at a facility in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The Military Manpower Administration confirmed that Mino will soon receive formal notice to resume his service. The administration will now assess the length of his remaining service obligation and decide on his future assignment.

A South Korean court has confirmed the conviction of singer-songwriter Song Min-ho, also known as Mino of the group Winner, for failing to fulfill his mandatory military service duties. The Military Manpower Administration (MMA) announced on October 16 that Song would soon be notified of his reinstatement into military service. Song served as a social service worker at a facility in Seoul’s Mapo District from March 2023 to December 2024. During this time, he was found to have missed work without permission for 102 days out of a total of 430 days of service. On October 1, a Seoul Western District Court sentenced him to one year in prison, suspended for two years. Song did not appeal the ruling, making the conviction final. An MMA official stated the administration would assess the exact duration of Song’s remaining service and determine his assignment location based on the court’s judgment. While the official declined to specify when Song would be formally notified, they emphasized the process would consider personal information protections. On October 9, Song posted a handwritten apology on social media, expressing regret for disappointing both fellow soldiers and his fans. He pledged to carry out all remaining procedures and obligations diligently.

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The Hankyoreh logoThe HankyorehIndependentCenter
‘102일 부실근무’ 송민호 유죄 확정…병무청 “곧 재복무 통지”

The article reports that Song Min-ho has been officially convicted for 'inadequate duty performance' over a 102-day period, and the Military Manpower Administration plans to soon notify him of his requirement to resume military service.

Bias read (Center): The headline presents a factual report on a legal decision regarding military service obligations. There is no evident slant in the wording or framing, and the content appears to be neutral, focusing on the conviction and subsequent action by the relevant authority.

The Korea Herald logoThe Korea HeraldIndependentCenter11 hr. ago
Winner's Mino to return to military after guilty verdict

Song Min-ho, known professionally as Mino, has been ordered to return to mandatory military service in South Korea after being found guilty of failing to report for duty during his previous service. He had served as a social service agent at a facility in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The Military Manpower Administration confirmed that Mino will soon receive formal notice to resume his service. The administration will now assess the length of his remaining service obligation and decide on his future assignment.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding a legal and administrative decision by the Military Manpower Administration. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing. The content focuses on the procedural aspects of military service enforcement without明显的

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