Gladbach star could face military service for South Korea

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·23 September 2025

Gladbach star could face military service for South Korea

Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Jens Castrop may have to put his club career on hold at some point.

Born in Germany to a German father and a South Korean mother, the 22-year-old switched his international allegiance to South Korea in August.

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As a result, he could face a call-up for mandatory military service in South Korea, according to Bild.

“I’m in discussions with my management about it. But for now, I’m just excited to be a national team player. We’ll take the rest step by step,” Castrop said.

Able-bodied men in South Korea are required to serve 18 to 21 months in the military. Exceptions, like the one granted to Son Heung-min after helping South Korea win the Asian Games, are rare.