Son Heung-min carries gun, wears army suit during military service in South Korea

A picture of Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min from his mandatory military service in South Korea is making rounds on internet.  picture is believed to be of Son returning to boot camp following his rifle exercise training. Last month, Tottenham anunced Son Heung-min will be returning to his native country amid coronavirus pandemic to complete his three-week military service.

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Son Heung-min pictures: Shows off crew cut

Last week, Son Heung-min's first pictures from his current military service leaked on internet which highlighted his new crew cut after completing first week of service. It was reported Son would undergo furr physical and ammunition training in subsequent week of service. latest photo shows Son in full military uniform and reports indicate it was taken when Tottenham attacker was returning from his rifle exercise at a Marine Corps firing range in Seogwipo on Jeju Island, South Korea. While Son's face appeared covered, he was in a full military kit that included a bulletproof helmet and a gun. 

Son Heung-min pictures: Son Heung-min carries gun

After completing three-week military service, Son Heung-min will be free to return to UK as Premier League moves ahead with its plans of Project Restart. However, reports indicate South Korean could possibly miss out on first week of resumed training due to strict guidelines in place for people entering UK. Upon entering UK, Son will have to serve a 14-day quarantine after which he would be allowed to join his Spurs teammates in training.

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While pandemic situation may make things difficult, Son Heung-min is stranger to juggling his football career with his mandatory military service. Back in 2018, Son's Tottenham career looked to be in jeopardy as he was required to serve a 21-month mandatory service. However, 27-year-old earned an exemption from his military duty after he helped South Korea win gold medal at Asian Games that year.

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Premier League return

As for Premier League, plans for Project Restart have started to gar pace as reports indicate all clubs will begin full training by mid-May before a scheduled return in month of June. league plans to finish all 92 remaining fixtures in a span of three weeks and matches will be played at neutral venues. Most of Premier League clubs have agreed to Project Restart and discussions to formulate a concrete plan is set to continue in coming weeks.

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