The Asian Games' golden ticket: South Korea's Esports stars target medal success – and a military exemption

Gaming has achieved an unprecedented milestone by being selected as an official medal sport for the Hangzhou Asian Games in the form of esports, but participating in the competition holds significant importance – and possibly life-changing implications – for some players.

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