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Tom Kim wins Asian Games golf gold, earns South Korean military exemption
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 Korean law, athletes who win gold at the Games receive an exemption, allowing Kim to continue his career on the PGA Tour without interruption. The victory is being covered widely given his rising profile and what the exemption means for his future.
Why now: Kim's gold medal secures a military service exemption with major implications for his professional golf career
Evidence
- 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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