‘Happy Me Too’ is growing in ripples… “Fill with tears” Another female volleyball player exposed

-The ripples of’school violence’ that hit the volleyball world are spreading. The twin sister Lee Jae-young, 25-year-old Lee Da-young, who was controversial as a harassment perpetrator, was unable to stand on the court indefinitely. In this regard, President Moon Jae-in emphasized the eradication of sports rights issues.

Heungkuk Life, the team of Lee Jae-young and Lee Da-young, said on the 15th, “As the matter is serious, we decided to suspend the competition indefinitely for the players.” “The two players met victims in person as well as reflecting on cutting bones during their self-sufficiency period. “We will have to do everything we can to heal the wounds, such as asking for forgiveness.” Regarding the time of return to the court, the clue was “if the victims and fans forgive it.”

The Korean Volleyball Association also said in a statement on the day, “We take full responsibility for causing a lot of controversy due to the school violence incident. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the abuser will be excluded from the selection of national players for all future international competitions.” As a result, the two athletes will not be able to wear the Taigeuk mark at the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for July this year.

There are also high voices that the violence that is widespread in the sports world should be eradicated. President Moon conferred a letter of appointment to the new Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism at the Blue House on that day, saying, “The field of sports has instilled a lot of pride in the people. However, in the shade, sports human rights issues such as violence, corporal punishment, and sexual harassment have been raised. He said, “Please make special efforts to eradicate these problems.”

Another female volleyball player exposed

Although discipline was imposed on Lee Jae-young and Lee Da-young, some voices say that the level of discipline is low given the seriousness of the school violence. As of 10 pm on the 15th, close to 110,000 people agreed to the post on the Cheong Wa Dae national petition to clarify the facts of the women’s volleyball crime and urge strict response. Heungkuk Life Insurance explained that “a suspension of the contest indefinitely is a heavier discipline than a fixed period of suspension.” However, some have raised suspicion that it is a trick for early return. Since the morning, protest calls have hit the club’s office. The club decided not to pay the remaining annual salaries for both players due to the disciplinary action for suspension. Ahead of this season, Jae-young Lee, who signed a free agent contract with Heungkuk Life Insurance (FA), has an annual salary of 600 million won, and Lee Da-young is 400 million won (including options). A large billboard with photos of two players, Kim Yeon-kyung, and coach Park Mi-hee, installed at Gwanghwamun Station on Subway Line 5 near the headquarters of Heungkuk Life Insurance, was also demolished.

The Korea Volleyball Association canceled the “great father’s ideal”, which was awarded by Kim Kyung-hee, the mother of two athletes and a former female volleyball representative at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, at the 2020 Volleyball Player Night. The Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO), which is in charge of the V-League, is also planning to convene an emergency response meeting to eradicate school violence on the 16th and decide on disciplinary action against the players.

There is also a continuing disclosure that another player has suffered a crime. On the 14th, there was also an article saying that the volleyball club at the elementary and middle school in Gyeonggi was victimized by another female player. The author who started playing volleyball in the fourth grade of elementary school lived in a dormitory in junior high school. “Every day was hell. When I cry, I brought a gourd and told me to receive all my tears (to get all my tears), even if I spit my tears, runny nose, or pee to fill them. The day I cursed my dad was too hard.” He also wrote, “When I see that person pretending to be good in the world right now on TV, I feel that the real world is not fair.”

After Lee Jae-young and Lee Da-young and Song Myung-geun (28) and Shim Gyeong-seop (30) of the men’s OK Financial Group were exposed to the victims of school abuse during middle and high school, other volleyball teams are also on the verge of investigating whether there will be additional cases of school abuse. Professional sports organizations are also struggling to come up with measures. The Korea Professional Football Federation is planning to provide education related to school violence for youth teams under each professional team.

In addition, Lee Nak-yeon, CEO of the Democratic Party, said through Facebook that “the sports community cannot become a wasteland for fair values ​​or a blind spot for human rights. We will take care of it again to meet the people’s hopes that it will never happen again.” said.

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