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Tottenham star Son Heung-min to begin compulsory four-week military service in South Korea after returning home amid coronavirus pandemic

Tottenham have confirmed that star forward Son Heung-min will start his mandatory military service in South Korea this month during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

The South Korean forward will begin his four-week national service straight away, with Son now not expected back in England until May.

On Monday, Tottenham released the following statement: 'The club can confirm that Heung-Min Son will commence his mandatory military service in South Korea this month.

Son Heung-min will begin his mandatory military service in South Korea immediately

'The forward arrived back in his home country at the end of March where he is currently in quarantine.