Tom Kim's Olympic Heartbreak: Misses Medal, Faces Military Service

South Korean golfer Tom Kim's emotional response after finishing eighth at the Paris Olympics highlights the stakes of mandatory military service.

Kim needed a medal to avoid South Korea's mandatory military service but finished four shots short.
Despite the tears, Kim stated his emotions were due to the effort and support from fellow golfer Scottie Scheffler.
South Korea requires able-bodied men to serve 21 months in the military unless they win an Olympic or Asian Games medal.
Kim, 22, will have future opportunities at the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics.
The situation echoes the career impact faced by other South Korean athletes, such as golfer Sangmoon Bae.