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Does Son Heung-min still have to do military service for Korea?

Son Heung-min has emerged as one of the Premier League's most prolific forwards over the past few years, playing a pivotal role in the Tottenham team.

With South Korean citizens required to undergo military service during their twenties, will Son have to leave Spurs at some point to carry out his mandatory service? Goal takes a look.

Does Son still have to do military service?

No. Son longer has to carry out military service.

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In South Korea, able-bodied men must complete mandatory military service for 21 months by the time they turn 28.