Republic of Korea Civil Defense Corps

As an organization under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, men are legally compelled to participate in training along with military service obligations in the South Korea.

In case of emergency, the Minister of Ministry of the Interior and Safety takes command.

However, if a member of the Civil Defense Corps dies in the course of performing his or her duties, appropriate compensation shall be paid.

Women are not obligated to serve in the Civil Defense Corps, as in the military sercive duty and reserve forces.

According to the 'Enforcement Rules of the Emergency Preparedness Resources Management Act', training exemption includes civil defense corps training exemption and married women and people aged 56–60 regardless of gender.