South Korean golfer dodges military service with Asian Games gold medal - with win securing same exemption that saw former Spurs star Son Heung-min let off mandatory stint

Daily Mail - Oct 3, 2026

South Korean golfer Tom Kim got what he came for by winning the men's singles on Saturday at the Asian Games: a gold medal and an exemption from military service back home.

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