- Apr 1, 2005
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I think if they were in his shoes they'd feel exactly the opposite.
Son is an international football star. And while he's not a trailblazer in terms of South Korean footballers playing in the top leagues, he is arguably the most talented export. Ji Sung Park was hugely successful and a very good player in his own right but he was a a cog in the machine whereas Son is regarded as one of the leading players in his position and the leading Asian goalscorer in Premier League history.
In addition I have read if he was required to serve his duties would be administrative. Office work. Is it really of value to South Korea to have its top player on the world stage have his career interrupted for that...? He could always come back to it at the end. There's no doubt Son loves his country and he is more valuable representing it on the pitch where his talents prosper.
Son dropped out of school so not sure if he would even get administrative work. Heard caring for the elderly would be a possibility. He wouldn't even be eligible to play for the military football team.