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Coverage dated October 7, 2026

South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games

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South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    South Korea is reconsidering military service exemptions for champion athletes after backlash for comments made by some gold medalists at the Asian Games

  2. Al Jazeera

    South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.

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