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When pop stars make for secret weapons

11 mins | Mar 19, 2023

From Elvis to BTS, militaries worldwide have used celebrity conscription for publicity. However, with concerns raised over stars' mental health, Syrus Jin argues that the armed forces must adapt to make the arrangement mutually beneficial.

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