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SoonWoo Kwon receives a special permit from the South Korean Army to compete in a tournament

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 10 Apr 2025
SonWoo Kwon, permission from the Army. Photo: gettyimages

SoonWoo Kwon has had his career abruptly interrupted by the mandatory military service for the South Korean Army, unable to exempt himself based on his sporting achievements, despite reaching world No. 52 in 2021. The tennis player has not competed in any event other than the Davis Cup since the US Open 2024, but he has received a special permit to compete in the ATP Challenger 125 Busan 2025 that will take place from April 14 to 20, as it is an event held in his home country. Hyeon Chung will also participate.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, SoonWoo Kwon recibe un permiso especial del Ejército surcoreano para disputar un torneo