Yahoo Sports reports: Son Heung-min’s World Cup has been pulled into an unexpected controversy after members of the South Korean media were heard mocking his military service. The Korean Football Association condemned the remarks after journalists were accused of saying the South Korea captain “did not even properly serve in the military”.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 16, 2026 9:54 PM
Inside Son Heung-min’s military service for South Korea as World Cup star mocked despite award
Son Heung-min’s World Cup has been pulled into an unexpected controversy after members of the South Korean media were heard mocking his military service. The Korean Football Association condemned the remarks after journalists were accused of saying the South Korea captain “did not even properly serve in the military”.
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