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Debate over military exemption reignited over Asian Games gold

· By Lee Seung-ku
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South Korea’s U-23 men’s soccer team returned home Sunday with a fourth consecutive Asian Games gold medal, but the celebrations were quickly overshadowed by backlash over players’ remarks about the military service exemptions that came with their victory. Team captain Lee Gi-hyuk, a 26-year-old defender for K Leagu…

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