military service

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Bring Him Home: America Owes This Wounded Veteran More Than a “Review”

Dec 22, 2025 3:36 PM PST

Lawmakers are urging the U.S. government to allow Sae Joon Park, a wounded Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient forced to leave the country, to return home, arguing that a mere case review is not enough.

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RM says BTS considered disbanding, but ‘love and respect’ for each other and fans keeps them going

Dec 8, 2025 2:22 PM PST

RM revealed that BTS debated whether to disband during its hiatus but said the members’ love for each other and their fans kept them together as they prepare for a full-group comeback next spring.

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BTS member Suga returns to social media year after drunken scooter incident

Sep 24, 2025 10:51 AM PDT

Suga, BTS member, returned to social media a year after his scooter incident, posting new photos that quickly drew millions of likes.

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Astro’s Cha Eun-woo begins military service with Army band assignment

Jul 28, 2025 11:33 AM PDT

Astro’s Cha Eun-woo began his mandatory military service on July 28, starting basic training before joining the Army band. He shared a heartfelt farewell with fans via YouTube.

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Suga becomes final BTS member to end military service

Jun 20, 2025 10:47 AM PDT

Suga has completed his military service, making him the final BTS member to be discharged and paving the way for the group’s return in 2026.

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‘We are back’: BTS celebrates return as full group for 12th anniversary

Jun 9, 2025 11:15 AM PDT

HYBE celebrates BTS’s return and 12th anniversary with bold “We Are Back” decorations and a series of BTS Festa events across Goyang.

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Korean Military Enlistment for Citizenship Rises 23% Post-Pandemic

Mar 6, 2025 11:47 AM PST

More Koreans are obtaining U.S. citizenship through military enlistment, with a 23% increase since the pandemic, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)....

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