Celtic star Yang Hyun-jun EXEMPT from military service after South Korea WIN Asian Games gold

HE'S started the season in great form for Celtic. And in-form Hoops star Yang Hyun-Jun has just landed another major honour after South Korea claimed the 2026 Asian Games title. Yang didn't make it off the bench for the final…

By Stewart Fisher · The Scottish Sun

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 12:53 PM

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Celtic's Yang Hyun-jun has earned exemption from 21 months of South Korean military service following an Asian Games victory.
South Korea secured the gold medal with a 1-0 win against Japan thanks to a goal by Eom Ji-Sung.
Yang remained on the bench for the final after nursing a hamstring injury that also sidelined him in the semi-finals.

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Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun has earned an exemption from South Korea's mandatory 21-month military service after his national team won the 2026 Asian Games gold medal. South Korea defeated host nation Japan 1-0 in the final held in Fukuroi, courtesy of a goal from Swansea City's Eom Ji-Sung.

Yang did not feature in the semi-final or final due to an ongoing hamstring injury. Selected as a wildcard by coach Lee Min-sung, the 24-year-old was absent for several key Celtic matches during the tournament, including two defeats to Rangers and a Europa League loss to Ferencvaros.

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Celtic star Yang Hyun-jun EXEMPT from military service after South Korea WIN Asian Games gold

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