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September 5, 2026

Korean Football Body Opens Case Against Referee Over Sexist Remark

South Korea's football governing body has launched disciplinary proceedings against a referee accused of making a sexually harassing comment toward a player during a women's match. The referee allegedly told another official the player was being oversensitive because she was menstruating, a remark that was caught on a live-streamed broadcast. The player, Ji So-yun, reported the incident after the referee then gave her a yellow card when she confronted her about the comment.
Why It Matters
This case highlights ongoing workplace conduct standards in Korea and shows how serious sports organizations are taking gender-based harassment, which affects both local and foreign athletes competing here.
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