Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption
Golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games to secure an exemption from mandatory service in South Korea's military.
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Mun Do-yeob is a South Korean golfer who has already completed his military service.
SH Kim is a South Korean golfer who missed out on military exemption at the Asian Games.
Son Heung-min is a South Korean professional footballer celebrated for his goal-scoring ability and application.
Tom Kim is a professional golfer from South Korea.
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Golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games to secure an exemption from mandatory service in South Korea's military.
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