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South Korea's football golden boys and the military service debate
Original: Football Daily | South Korea’s golden boys and a brouhaha over military service
The Guardian's Football Daily turns its attention to South Korea, where the national team's standout young players are at the centre of a heated debate over mandatory military service. South Korean men must complete around 18-21 months of service, but athletes who win major honours can earn exemptions, prompting controversy whenever star footballers approach eligibility. The newsletter examines how sporting success and national duty collide for the country's most promising footballers.
Why now: South Korean footballers' rising prominence has reignited public debate over military service exemptions for athletes.
South KoreaSouth Korea national football teamThe Guardian
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