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South Korea's football stars spark military service debate
Original: Football Daily | South Korea’s golden boys and a brouhaha over military service
South Korea's national football team is in the spotlight after a strong tournament run, but celebrations have reignited a familiar controversy: whether the players should receive exemptions from mandatory military service. Exemption is traditionally granted for major achievements such as an Olympic medal or Asian Games gold, and the team's recent success has put that rule back at the centre of public debate.
Why now: The team's success has revived debate over whether athletes deserve military service exemptions.
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