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Son Heung-min to be exposed to tear gas, take part in live-fire drills and go on a 30KM loaded march as Spurs star undertakes three weeks of basic training with the South Korean army

Son Heung-min will face tear gas, take part in live-fire drills and go on a 30kilometer loaded march after the details of his three weeks of military training in South Korea were revealed.

The Tottenham striker returned to his home nation this month to take part in a period of training. All able-bodied men from the country are required to serve for two years in South Korea.

But Son received an exemption after helping his country win the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games.

Son Heung-min has returned to South Korea for a three-week period of military training
The 27-year-old received an exemption from two years conscription at the 2018 Asian Games

With the Premier League suspended, Son will complete a mandatory three week period of military service, as confirmed by Spurs on Monday.