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'National treasure': S Korea cheers Son Heung-min after Tottenham win

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South Koreans are celebrating Tottenham captain Son Heung-min after he led the Spurs to its first trophy in 17 years.

Many said they felt a deep sense of pride when they saw Korea's flag draped around the 32-year-old, shortly after Tottenham won the Europa League championship in Spain on Wednesday, with one online user saying they "almost burst into tears" and another calling him a "national treasure".

Son has said the win made him feel like a "legend" and the "happiest man in the world".

It was also the first piece of silverware of Son's senior career.