Tom Kim leads the Asian Games golf event; winning the gold medal will grant him exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service.

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1. Tom Kim leads the men's golf individual standings at the Asian Games after recording a 5-under 65 in the third round, bringing his overall total score to 12-under par.

2. Securing the gold medal will grant Tom Kim exemption from full regular mandatory military service in South Korea, though he will still be required to complete less than one month of basic military training.

3. South Korea currently holds the lead in the men's team golf category, meaning Tom Kim has two separate eligible pathways to obtain the military service exemption.

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