In a bizarre case in South Korea, a 26-year-old man was caught trying to dodge mandatory military service by binge eating. A judge in Seoul revealed that the defendant consumed large amounts of food before his physical examination. As a result, he was classified as obese and assigned to a non-combat role at a government agency instead of serving in the military. He received a one-year suspended sentence, while a friend who helped with his binge diet faced a six-month sentence. In South Korea, all men over 18 are required to serve at least 18 months in the military. Originally fit for combat, the man weighed over 102kg (225 lbs) during his final examination, which led to his unique yet controversial tactic for avoiding military service.