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Tom Kim wins Asian Games golf gold, avoiding military service
Original: Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold to avoid military duty
South Korean golfer Tom Kim won gold at the Asian Games, a result that exempts him from South Korea's mandatory military service. Under South Korean law, athletes who win gold at the Games receive an exemption from conscription. The victory secures the PGA Tour star's professional career without the roughly two-year military interruption required of most South Korean men.
Why now: The exemption from mandatory South Korean military service that comes with Asian Games gold makes the win significant for his career.
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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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