South Korea's eSports superstar 'Faker' in line for military exemption after Asian Games gold

Gold medallists South Korea’s team pose for a photograph during the medal ceremony for the League of Legends Esport event of the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on Friday, September 29, 2023. - AFP

HANGZHOU (AFP): South Korean eSports star Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok is in line for a controversial exemption from military service after his team won gaming gold at the Asian Games on Friday.

South Korea beat Taiwan 2-0 in the League of Legends final in front of a packed crowd at the 4,500-seat Hangzhou Esports Center.