It looks as if he may be successful. Down to the wire this Saturday against Japan.PeteC wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:04 pm I read this morning that Son may be gone for 2 years into Korea national service. There is a chance that if Korea wins the Asia Games gold in football he may get an exemption, but that's not guaranteed. Up to their Gov after it's all over. Pete
Edit: Here's the story: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/45277281
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/08/29/foot ... index.html
"South Korea's Premier League star Son Heung-min is one game away from avoiding national service.
The 26-year-old Tottenham forward can skip military conscription if his South Korea side win the Asian Games final against Japan Saturday."..............