Yoon Sang had previously been the subject of surveillance by military authorities for trying to avoid military service by obtaining Argentine citizenship. But faced with threats from the police to register him with Interpol, Yoon Sang renounced his Argentine citizenship and enlisted in the army in 1993.
Here are the details of the case. In 1987, Yoon Sang underwent a physical examination and was found fit for military service (Category 1), indicating his ability to fulfill his duties.
Nevertheless, while still a university student, Yoon Sang postponed his military service until May 1993. Complications arose during this period when Yoon Sang obtained Argentine citizenship.
Despite his change in citizenship status as an immigrant, Yoon Sang continued his activities in the country under close surveillance. He quit his job as a DJ at the “Disk Show” and tried to escape military service. In December of that year, Yoon Sang was stripped of his Argentine citizenship and called up for military service.
In October 1993, the Prosecutor’s Office issued an arrest warrant for Yoon Sang for evading military service. But in late December, they confirmed his enlistment in another unit of the South Korean military and closed the case without further investigation.
Running away from military service is an extremely serious issue in South Korea, reviving this controversy that casts a shadow over Yoon Sang’s reputation. After Anton’s rumors surfaced, his father’s case of escaping from military service again became a topic of discussion.
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