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Athletes have previously spoken cautiously about the exemptions, long a sensitive subject in a country where most young men are required to serve.
SEOUL: For South Korea's gold medal-winning footballers, victory at the Asian Games came with a reward beyond sporting glory: exemption from mandatory military service.