Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Son Heung-min will undertake his military service before returning to the UK in May.
The 27-year-old gained exemption from two years of national service after winning the Asian Games with South Korean.
However, he must still undertake his basic training - believed to be between three and four weeks - and with the shutdown of football due to the coronavirus pandemic, Son has taken the opportunity to get that training done during the break in his career.
Son had already been out since February with a fractured arm which is on the mend.
A Spurs statement read: "The club can confirm that Heung-Min Son will commence his mandatory military service in South Korea this month.
"The forward arrived back in his home country at the end of March where he is currently in quarantine.
"Our medical staff are in regular contact as he concludes his recovery after fracturing his arm in our 3-2 win against Aston Villa on 16 February and continues to train.
"Sonny had surgery on his arm in South Korea before returning to the UK at the end of February to continue his rehabilitation, prior to the initial announcement of the professional game in England being suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"The Premier League has since announced that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is ‘safe and appropriate to do so’ and is under constant review.
"Son will return to London following the conclusion of his military service in May."
