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SECURITYJun 25 · 19:15 UTCPOLITICO RSSBy Catherine Kim

For South Korean men, there's only one uniform that matters

South Korean reporters faced backlash for mocking soccer star Son Heung-min's military service exemption, leading to a national team media boycott. The controversy highlights ongoing public sensitivity around mandatory military service exemptions for athletes, despite policy changes in 2008.

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