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South Korean golfer Tom Kim earns Asian Games military exemption
Original: South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games
South Korean golfer Tom Kim has secured an exemption from mandatory military service after winning gold at the Asian Games. Under South Korean law, athletes who win gold medals at the games can be excused from the roughly two-year conscription requirement. The rule is significant for Kim's professional career, as it allows him to continue competing on international tours without an extended break.
Why now: The exemption has major implications for the young golfer's professional career and highlights South Korea's unusual conscription rules for elite athletes.
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- South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games · LancasterOnline
- South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games · AP News
- South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games · Bozeman Daily Chronicle
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