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South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games

Tom Kim secured the men's individual golf title at the Asian Games held in Japan, firing a stellar six-under 64 during the final round to finish at eighteen-under 262 overall. That victory earned the South Korean competitor both the gold medal and a crucial exemption from mandatory military service back home.

Kazuki Higa of Japan captured the silver medal, while Sadom Kaewkanjana of Thailand rounded out the podium with the bronze.

Despite the individual triumph, South Korea fell short in the team competition as China claimed the gold. Consequently, teammate S.H.

Kim missed out on the military exemption because only the top two scores counted daily toward the aggregate, though fellow teammate Mun Do-yeob had already fulfilled his service obligation. Tom Kim made the journey across the Pacific immediately following the Presidents Cup to compete at the Kasugai Country Club, where he successfully handled intense expectations and pressure to deliver a prestigious victory for his nation.

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