A former South Korean lawmaker has called for the abolition of the military exemption system granted to outstanding national athletes, arguing that military service should not be used as an incentive for achievements in sports or the arts. Yoo Seung-min’s comments came amid controversy over comments made by members of the South Korean men’s soccer team, which recently won its fourth consecutive Asian Games title, regarding the military benefits they received. South Korea beats Japan 1-0 in…
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