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Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold, earns military service exemption
Original: Tom Kim earns exemption from military service with Asian Games gold
South Korean golfer Tom Kim has secured an exemption from mandatory military service by winning gold at the Asian Games. Under South Korean law, athletes who win gold at the games can be excused from around two years of conscription, a rule that has drawn attention given Kim's rising profile on the PGA Tour and his importance to international golf.
Why now: The Asian Games golf results determine whether top South Korean athletes, including Tom Kim, must complete mandatory military service.
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- Tom Kim earns exemption from military service with Asian Games gold · sports.yahoo.com
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