Korean pacifists fight conscription

Military service is mandatory in South Korea - a country still technically at war with its neighbour, North Korea.

But in recent years, more people are questioning the compulsory nature of military service.

There are currently 1,600 people in prison for refusing the draft for religious and moral reasons. The current law makes no provision for conscientious objectors, who can face up to three years in prison.

But the Constitutional Court is currently reviewing the law - which many believe represents a violation of people's basic human rights to freedom of thought and religion.