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Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold, exempting him from South Korean military service
Original: Tom Kim takes gold at Asian Games, avoiding Korea’s military requirement
Golfer Tom Kim won gold at the Asian Games, a result that carries significance beyond sport: South Korean men who win gold at the Games receive an exemption from mandatory military service. Kim, who plays mainly on the PGA Tour, avoided a disruption that could have interrupted his professional career.
Why now: South Korean athletes' military service exemptions draw wide attention whenever a high-profile athlete reaches or avoids the threshold
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