South Korea faces growing scrutiny over military exemptions for Asian Games
South Korea’s exemption system for military service faces mounting public scrutiny following the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, where national athletic teams secured exemptions despite uneven competition levels. Lawmakers, critics, and the public have questioned whether retaining a 50-year-old policy created during an era of low athletic competitiveness remains justifiable for a top global economy. Asian … Read more