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D.P.: A Korean Drama Reflecting Real-Life

Military Pursuits

Social effects from the drama D.P.

Introduction: What’s the drama about?
"D.P." is a South Korean drama, aired in 2021. The acting is about a specialized unit in the military known
as "Deserter Pursuit", or D.P. This unit's mission is to track down and capture soldiers who have become
deserters, either by escaping from the military without authorization or by going AWOL(Absent Without
Leave), abandoning their duties.
In the series, the main characters pursue deserters, delve into their stories and backgrounds, and explore
their family connections. The drama also delves into issues within the military and portrays a range of
emotions and situations experienced by the characters. they are providing us with some social messages.
The drama has been praised for its realistic portrayal of life in the military and its criticism of the military's
hazing and bullying culture.

All about D.P.: How are they selected and what do they do?
As previously mentioned, D.P. units pursue deserters who ran out of the military without any particular
permissions. To become a D.P. unit, first you need to be selected as military police, and over time, when
there is room for a newbie, you need to pass an interview. Once assigned, you are dispatched from your