Taiwan proposes tougher penalties for military service evasion (opens original article in a new tab)

Taiwan proposes tougher penalties for military service evasion, including longer prison sentences and stricter punishments for delaying conscription.

• Taiwan proposes stricter penalties for military service evasion, including a minimum one-year prison sentence
• Amendments aim to deter evasion by increasing penalties and preventing delays to avoid service
• High-profile cases involving entertainers and conscripts overstaying visas prompted the proposal