These Are The World's Strongest Militaries

South Korea

The neighbors to ominous North Korea, South Korea is impressive in its own right. All Korean men over the age of 18 have to serve in the military for at least 18 months unless specially exempt. Even the KPOP boyband known as BTS, despite being major international celebrities, will enlist in the service.

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