Son Heung-min receives military exemption after Asian Games success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Son Heung-min secured an exemption from mandatory military service after helping South Korea win gold at the 2018 Asian Games. Instead of serving nearly two years, he completed a three-week program at a Marine Corps boot camp in 2020. This reprieve has allowed him to advance his career in the Bundesliga, Premier League, and now Major League Soccer. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, this milestone adds significance to his journey representing South Korea on the international stage.
- •Son helped South Korea win gold at the 2018 Asian Games.
- •He completed a three-week military program in 2020.
- •Son has played in Bundesliga, Premier League, and MLS.
- •The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be his last major tournament.
- •His popularity highlights the intersection of sport and national pride.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — How playing for South Korea removed Son Heung-min from mandatory military service
"This was a big step for Sonny to continue his professional football career.
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