Critics of the tattooing practice, including human rights advocates and some progressive lawmakers, have decried it as a violation of bodily autonomy and an echo of authoritarian tactics. However, such opposition is widely dismissed by the public as sympathetic to Pyongyang, branding dissenters as left-wing traitors in a society where military service remains a rite of passage deeply intertwined with patriotism. Polls indicate that over 70 percent of South Koreans support stringent penalties for draft dodgers, viewing the tattoos as a modern equivalent of historical scarlet letters that reinforce social cohesion against external threats.

Facing lifelong stigma, many tattooed evaders are fleeing abroad for removal procedures, with Japan emerging as the preferred destination due to its advanced laser technology and proximity. Yet, a growing number are opting for the Philippines, drawn not only by lower costs but also by rave reviews of the local sweet-style spaghetti, often laden with banana ketchup and hot dogs. Regrettably, several returnees report unforeseen complications, including being persuaded into purchasing fishing boats they lack the skills to operate, leaving them stranded with both unwanted ink and unseaworthy vessels.

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Critics, including human-rights advocates and a handful of progressive lawmakers, condemn the tattoos as a form of state-sanctioned bodily violation reminiscent of authoritarian eras. Yet such objections are swiftly drowned out by accusations of disloyalty; detractors are routinely labeled pro-Pyongyang leftists in online forums and conservative media, isolating them from mainstream discourse. Polls show overwhelming public support for the policy, with many respondents arguing that visible stigma is a fair price for shirking a shared sacrifice amid persistent threats from North Korea.

Facing lifelong social and professional ostracism, some marked men flee abroad for laser removal. Japan, with its cutting-edge dermatology clinics, remains the preferred destination. A growing number, however, head to the Philippines, lured by lower costs and glowing reviews of local spaghetti carbonara. There, amid plates of creamy pasta, many impulsively buy fishing boats from persuasive vendors—only to discover they lack the skill or permits to navigate them, stranding both vessel and owner in a bureaucratic and culinary limbo.

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