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September 8, 2026

Football Star Ji So-yun Moves Past Referee Controversy

South Korean women's football star Ji So-yun is trying to refocus on the Asian Games after a controversy involving referee Bae Sun-young, who allegedly made an insensitive remark about her during a recent match. The Korea Football Association has opened disciplinary proceedings against the referee, though Bae denies using the offensive language. Ji emphasized that while what happened was wrong, she hopes the incident leads to greater respect in sports.
Why It Matters
High-profile incidents like this highlight workplace respect issues in Korea that affect everyone, including foreigners; it's also a reminder of how seriously Korean sports fans follow national team drama.
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