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South Korea captain apologises for gloating over military exemption
Original: South Korea captain apologises for gloating over military service exemption
The captain of South Korea's national team has issued a public apology after boasting about being exempted from mandatory military service. Conscription is a deeply sensitive issue in South Korea, where all able-bodied men must serve, and exemptions for athletes often spark public debate. The captain's gloating remarks drew criticism, prompting the apology.
Why now: Military service exemptions are a contentious topic in South Korea, so a national team captain's boast drew swift backlash.
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