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Nagoya Asian Games Conclude... See You in Doha The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games concluded their 16-day run with the closing ceremony yesterday evening. SBS Oct 5, 2026 7:36 AM

Is Military Exemption a "Reward" and Enlistment a "Punishment"? Calls Grow to Reconsider Exemption System Some members of the national football team, who earned military service exemptions by winning a gold medal at the Asian Games, have faced criticism for remarks and actions that seemed to trivialize the mandatory duty of national defense. SBS Oct 5, 2026 6:47 AM

Is Military Exemption a "Reward" and Enlistment a "Punishment"? Calls Grow to Reconsider Special Military Service System The national football team, which won the gold medal yesterday , is drawing criticism for remarks and actions that seem to make light of the "duty of national defense." Although the players quickly issued an apology, calls are growing louder to overhaul the military service exemption system itself. SBS Oct 5, 2026 6:45 AM

Taegeukgi Not Raised in a Flurry... "Chaotic" Until the Very End Throughout this Asian Games, the sloppy operations of the host country, Japan, have been a constant source of controversy. SBS Oct 5, 2026 6:27 AM

16-Day Journey Ends, Leaving Homework for South Korean Sports The Asian Games wrapped up yesterday evening, October 4. While there were many touching moments, the final medal tally was the worst since the New Delhi Games 44 years ago. SBS Oct 5, 2026 6:23 AM