"Absenteeism for Reserve Forces Training? ₩5 Million Fine!"… Student Reserve Forces 'Protection Act' Strengthened!
"Academic disadvantages due to Reserve Forces training will now be a thing of the past!"
"I told my professor I was going for Reserve Forces training, and they marked me absent." This issue, which heated up university communities every year during the reserve forces season, will finally see a powerful law take effect this September to resolve the grievances of student reservists. Schools or faculty members who disadvantage student reservists for participating in training will now face 'millions of won in fines'.
The Core: Protecting the Rights of 'Student Reservists'
The biggest highlight of this 'Reserve Forces Act' amendment is the **strengthening of protection for 'student reservists'**. Despite the law clearly stipulating that training periods must be guaranteed, there have been numerous cases of some schools imposing attendance disadvantages.
But now, things are different. Take a look at the newly established legal provision:
Article 15-2 (Administrative Fine) ① Faculty or staff members who, in violation of Article 10-2, unduly disadvantage a reserve forces member mobilized for or receiving training shall be subject to an **administrative fine of up to ₩5 million**.
This means that starting September 19, 2025, faculty or staff members who mark a student absent or treat them unfairly due to Reserve Forces training will be subject to a **maximum fine of ₩5 million**. This reflects the government's strong commitment to ensuring both students' right to education and their obligation to fulfill national duty.
"So, What Happens If I Don't Attend Training?" (Fact Check)
While some rumors are circulating in online communities that "now if you don't attend reserve forces training, you only pay a fine instead of imprisonment," this is **only half true**.
If you fail to attend Reserve Forces training without a just cause, you can still face 'criminal penalties' as before, which include **imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine of up to ₩10 million**. This amendment introduces a fine provision for 'faculty/staff' who unjustly treat 'student reservists', and it does not mean that penalties for non-attendance of reservists have been weakened. Please do not confuse this!
Conclusion: We Support You, Both as a 'Student' and a 'Reservist'
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This amendment to the Reserve Forces Act is an important first step in alleviating the long-standing grievances of Korean student reservists who are simultaneously fulfilling their academic duties and national defense obligations. We hope that a culture where they can confidently receive training without feeling pressured becomes firmly established!
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