Korea Armed Forces Athletic Corps

Korea Rugby League 2005, 2007 Champions Besides providing athletic training and facilities to serving active-duty military personnel, Sangmu also accepts qualified male professional athletes serving their mandatory military service.

[2] Serving Sangmu athletes may be temporarily released to participate in international competitions if called up by their respective sporting associations.

Qualified applicants undergo five weeks of basic military training like all other recruits before being assigned to their respective athletic units.

Due to their military status, Sangmu athletes are required to salute when the national anthem is played and are referred to as their rank instead of the honorific for athletes (seonsu, 선수) even at international competitions and tournaments.

[9] Due to this policy, the topic of mandatory military service and exemptions garners increased public interest during the Olympics and Asian Games.