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South Korea players apologise for celebrating military exemption
Original: South Korea players, including Tottenham’s Yang, apologise for celebrating military exemption
South Korean footballers, including Tottenham Hotspur's Yang Hyun-jun, have apologised after celebrating receiving military service exemptions. Exemptions from mandatory military service are awarded to athletes who win major honours for their country, making them highly sought after. The players' public celebration of the privilege drew criticism, prompting them to issue apologies, according to a report by The New York Times.
Why now: Celebrating a military exemption struck many South Koreans as tone-deaf given the burdens of compulsory service, sparking public criticism.
Yang Hyun-junTottenham HotspurSouth Korea national football team
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- South Korea players, including Tottenham’s Yang, apologise for celebrating military exemption · The New York Times
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