Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption

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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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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:51:14 UTC.

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