On May 12, 2015, the Gwangju District Court ruled that three of Jehovah’s Witnesses were not guilty of draft evasion. Senior Judge Choi, Chang-seok stated in the decision: “It is necessary to interpret freedom of conscience under the Constitution and the duty of national defense in a harmonious manner.” He added: “When the fundamental rights collide with other constitutional interests such as a citizen’s duty, it is appropriate to interpret the law in a way that both interests can be realized to the extent possible.” The Witnesses expect the prosecutor to appeal the decision within seven days.