Yahoo Sports reports: While Son was granted an exemption from compulsory military service for helping South Korea win gold at the 2018 Asian Games, he completed alternative duties in 2020.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 17, 2026 12:54 AM
2026 World Cup: South Korea reportedly stages team media blackout after Son Heung-min mocked for his military service
While Son was granted an exemption from compulsory military service for helping South Korea win gold at the 2018 Asian Games, he completed alternative duties in 2020.
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