# Tom Kim wins Asian Games golf gold and secures military exemption

https://mins.news/en/item/84508

- BBC News, 2026-10-03 08:51 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cmy0rn425k4xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> South Korean golfer Tom Kim won the Asian Games title by three strokes after finishing 18 under par, securing an exemption from the country’s mandatory military service. Asian Games champions receive the exemption but must still complete basic training lasting less than a month.

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