South Korea's Asian Games Gold Sparks Military Exemption Backlash

South Korea's Asian Games football gold medallists, including captain Lee Gi-hyuk, faced public outrage after boasting that victory exempted them from military service. The Ministry of National Defence is reviewing plans to scrap special sports exemptions, potentially ending a 50-year policy. The players apologised, but still must complete three weeks of basic training and 544 hours of community service.