South Korea considers reducing military exemptions for athletes
Three South Korean football players came under criticism for comments after the Asian Games final against Japan.
South Korea’s sports minister said the government will review military-service exemptions for athletes and artists after backlash over comments by Asian Games football players. A Defence Ministry spokesperson said the supplementary service could be reduced or abolished.
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South Korea’s sports minister said the military-service exemption system for artists and athletes should be comprehensively reviewed.
“I agree that the system should be comprehensively reviewed once again.”
AllegedChoi Hwi-young said the exemption system will inevitably have to be scaled back.
“will inevitably have to be scaled back”
AllegedThe Defence Ministry spokesperson said the supplementary military service for artists and athletes could be cut back or scrapped.
“we have plans to cut back or scrap the supplementary service, including one designed for artists and athletes”