NewzSouth Korean football captain Lee Gi-hyuk has issued a formal apology following public backlash over comments he made regarding his exemption from mandatory military service. The exemption was granted after Lee led the national team to a gold medal victory at the Asian Games.
In South Korea, all able-bodied men are required to perform military service, though athletes who achieve top-tier international success can be granted exemptions. Lee’s public remarks regarding his avoidance of this duty sparked criticism, prompting the captain to apologize for his conduct.
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