South Korean Asian Games footballers’ joy over national service exemptions raises ire

SCMP Culture · October 4, 2026

What was meant to be a few glorious moments could spark policy reform in South Korea after post-match comments from a couple of gold-medal-winning footballers triggered heated debate. South Korea beat hosts Japan 1-0 at

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