Should S. Korean athletes get so much for winning an Olympic medal?

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A debate’s been ignited in the wake of the Tokyo Games over whether South Korean Olympic medalists are being unfairly rewarded. Yes, the nation stopped this summer to watch the games with hope, expectation, and pride – but what about those benefits? You may already be aware that Olympic medalists get a military service exemption, which is a big deal for South Korean men for whom service is compulsory. But the advantages of winning gold, silver, or bronze don’t stop there.

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