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Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold, earns South Korea military service exemption
Original: Tom Kim powers to Games gold and exemption from military service
Golfer Tom Kim won gold at the Asian Games, a result that also secures him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. The exemption, available to male athletes who win gold at major multi-sport events, removes a significant career disruption for the PGA Tour star, and reaction has focused on how much the ruling matters for his professional future.
Why now: His gold medal triggers South Korea's rule exempting elite athletes from mandatory military service, a major career boost.
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