SEOUL - Arab Jerusalem: The exemption from military service for South Korean football players who won the gold medal at the recent Asian Games has turned into a curse after the campaign of criticism of the way they celebrate, prompting the authorities to consider putting an end to this exemption.
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SEOUL - Arab Jerusalem: The exemption from military service for South Korean football players who won the gold medal at the recent Asian Games has turned into a curse after the campaign of criticism of the way they celebrate, prompting the authorities to consider putting an end to this exemption.
South Korea could change one of the most controversial rules on compulsory military service. After winning the gold medal at the Asian Games, several footballers recognized that their main goal was not the trophy, but to avoid the army.