I have a question regarding a violation of the Military Service Act. What punishment does a social service worker receive if they leave during their duty?

When a social service worker leaves without authorization during their duty, the punishment varies depending on the duration of the absence and the cumulative record of absences.

To answer directly, if it is a short-term unauthorized absence of 7 days or less in total, a sentence of imprisonment is rarely imposed, and one is mainly subject to extended service or administrative sanctions.

Conversely, if a person is absent without authorization for 8 days or more in total or is repeatedly absent, it can lead to criminal punishment for a violation of the Military Service Act, and there is also a possibility that a sentence of imprisonment of up to 3 years may be imposed.

Specifically, for a service absence of 7 days or less in total, extended service equivalent to 5 times the number of days absent is generally imposed.

However, if a person is absent without authorization for 8 days or more in total, the social service management agency records this, a criminal accusation for a violation of the Military Service Act may proceed, and legally, a sentence of imprisonment of up to 3 years is stipulated as possible.

Because the disadvantages can grow as instances of unauthorized absence accumulate, it is important to receive expert consultation early.

For details related to a violation of the Military Service Act, we recommend that you check through a consultation with an attorney specializing in military matters.