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South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games

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

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:07:05 UTC.

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