In this Dec. 23, 2013 photo, Kim Dong Hyun, a 25-year-old conscientious objector who was sentenced to 18 months, speaks during an interview in Seoul, South Korea. More than 50 men have refused to serve in the past decade because of nonreligious personal beliefs or political reasons, including Kim. “Right now, I only have two choices: military or prison. Of the two, I think prison is the more peaceful choice,” Kim said. “At least in prison I don’t have to train to kill.” (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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