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Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold, secures South Korea military exemption

Original: Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold to avoid military duty

South Korean golfer Tom Kim won gold at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, which under South Korean law exempts him from mandatory military service. The 21-year-old, a two-time PGA Tour winner, delivered victory for his country at a major sporting event, and the exemption is being widely discussed as a career-defining outcome for one of golf's rising stars.

Why now: The rare combination of a top athlete winning gold and earning a military exemption is drawing broad attention.

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• Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold to avoid military duty · Golfweek
• Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold to avoid military duty · Central Oregon Daily

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