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Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold, avoids South Korean military service

Original: Tom Kim takes gold at Asian Games, avoiding Korea's military requirement https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7653757/2 026

South Korean golfer Tom Kim won gold at the Asian Games in Japan, a result that grants him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. Kim left the Presidents Cup early to fly to Japan for the tournament, underlining how high the stakes were for his career and obligations back home.

Why now: The gold medal secures an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service, a major career decision for one of golf's young stars.

Tom KimSouth KoreaAsian GamesPresidents CupJapan

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• Tom Kim takes gold at Asian Games, avoiding Korea's military requirement https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7653757/2 026/10/03/tom-kim-korea-military-requirement-asian-games/ Kim left the Presidents Cup early on Sunday to fly to Japan for the tournament. # Golf · athletic_golf@sportsfeed.me · 1

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