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South Korea captain apologises for gloating over military exemption
Original: South Korea captain Lee Gi-hyuk apologises for gloating over military service exemption
South Korea captain Lee Gi-hyuk has apologised after being criticised for gloating over receiving an exemption from mandatory military service. His comments sparked a public backlash in a country where conscription is compulsory for most men and exemptions are highly sensitive. He has expressed regret and sought to defuse the controversy.
Why now: Military service exemptions are a deeply sensitive issue in South Korea, making the captain's remarks controversial.
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