Golfer Tom Kim wins gold at the Asian Games to secure an exemption from mandatory service in South Korea's military.
Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption
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- · Sky SportsKim gains exemption from mandatory military service after Asian Games gold
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- · The GuardianFrom competing for food to a gold medal: the stories behind India’s Asian Games winners
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