Published 18:51 IST, April 20th 2020

Son Heung-Min to take part in 18-mile marches and fire drills during military training

Tottenham Hotspur superstar Son Heung-min arrived in his homeland South Korea this week to complete his compulsory three-week military training course.

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Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has reportedly arrived in South Korea to serve his mandatory military service. Son Heung-min arrived on an island in South Korea named Jeju on Monday where he met up with soldiers at a marine boot camp. Son mentioned that his time with South Korean military service will be kept secret for three weeks.

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Son Heung-min military training: Tottenham star arrives in South Korea

Tottenham striker spent two weeks in quarantine in rth London before arriving in his homeland for Son Heung-min military training. With Premier League suspended, Tottenham are currently in eighth place on table, seven points behind Chelsea in fourth. Amid coronavirus pandemic that has halted football almost all across globe, Tottenham star Son Heung-min has used this time to complete his mandatory military training.

Son Heung-min military training exercises

After being greeted by soldiers in camoufl uniform, Son was spotted in a green hoodie, black baseball cap and face mask, according to Mirror. Son Heung-min is set to join 9th Brigade of Marine Corps. Apart from being exposed to tear gas, Spurs attacker is expected go on 18-mile marches as well as take part in live-fire drills until his training concludes on May 8.

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Son Heung-min military training: Tottenham star to complete 3-week course

A law by South Korean government claims that every man in country must complete two years of military training. However, Son Heung-min military training will last for only three weeks. reason for Spurs forward being assigned only three weeks of training is due to his gold medal in 2008 Asian Games in Indonesia.

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Son Heung-min net worth: Previous clubs

According to Celebrity Net Worth,  Son Heung-min net worth stands at £16 million. It is also reported that Son Heung-min earns £140,000 a week which amounts up to £7.2 million a year. Tottenham Hotspur goalscorer also played for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Hamburger SV in past. In 220 games for Tottenham, Son Heung-min has scored 83 goals and contributed ar 44 assists.

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18:51 IST, April 20th 2020