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South Korea Weighs Narrowing Military Exemption for Athletes After Asian Games Backlash
South Korea's government will review the alternative military service system for athletes after a public backlash over remarks by gold medalists at the Asian Games, with the culture minister saying the program "will certainly have to be narrowed." Three footballers apologized for insensitive comments about avoiding enlistment, reigniting a debate over whether athletes deserve privileges that even BTS members have not received.