“South Korean Soccer Player Son Jun-ho Faces up to a Year in Chinese Prison on Bribery Charges”

[뉴스워커_이슈 들추기] While attention is focused on the direction of the investigation of the national football team player Son Jun-ho, who is detained by the Chinese public security on charges of bribery., largest in China 5Media reports surfaced that he could face up to a year in prison.

Recently, Chinese media Sina.com‧According to Newsis, the media quoted legal experts’ comments and accused Son Jun-ho of bribery., torpedo 100ten thousand yuan(Hanwha Pharmaceutical 1100 million8900Ten thousand won)if it exceeds 5He said he could face up to a year in prison..

“First foreign player to be investigated for anti-corruption in Chinese football”…in the direction of the investigation ‘interest’

About Son Jun-ho “First foreign player to face anti-corruption investigation in Chinese football”explained.

Professor Yinbo of the Graduate School of Criminal Justice, China University of Political Science and Law “Violation of Chinese criminal law in China, regardless of nationality, is subject to criminal punishment”while “(china) criminal law163Pursuant to the provisions of Article 4, a person who is not a public official illegally accepts the property of another person and seeks an unfair advantage may be punished.. Foreigners are also 5imprisonment of not more than one year, or if the amount is very large 5imprisonment of up to one year and confiscation of property.”said.

Professor In “Former Chinese national team player(Shen Si)charged with bribery 6sentenced to one year 50I once paid a fine of 10,000 yuan.”while “Joon-ho Son is responsible for this bribery crime. ‘foreigner’ could be a precedent”added.

Hu Yongping, a lawyer at the Beijing Diping Shen Law Firm, also commented on the allegations against Son Jun-ho.. Lawyer Hu Yongping “Looking at the relevant legal provisions, the charge of bribery by non-public officials 6If it is confirmed that more than 10,000 came and went, it will be judged guilty and prosecuted.. The higher the amount, the higher the prison term.”said.

he continued “‘the amount is large’is the criterion for judging 100can be seen in ten thousand yuan”while “if 6in ten thousand yuan 100If a bribe of less than 10,000 yuan was exchanged 5imprisonment of not more than one year100If more than 10,000 yuan were exchanged 5can be sentenced to more than one year in prison”said.

Son Jun-ho is 12He was arrested by local police while trying to leave the country at Shanghai Airport on the 10th and is currently in criminal detention.. Criminal detention is known as a compulsory investigation carried out while temporarily detained for the purpose of investigation for an offender or suspect..

Son Jun-ho 2021He has been playing for Shandong Taishan in Chinese professional soccer since 2010. Recently, the team’s manager and some players are under investigation by the public security authorities for misconduct, including match fixing.. Son Jun-ho’s side said in an interview with Chinese media and other media outlets. “Hire a local lawyer to take legal action”stated that.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs “Junho Son, Conducting consular visits… no human rights violations”

Meanwhile 18According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, it is related to Son Jun-ho, who is currently under investigation in detention., No human rights violations were reported during the investigation.. but not sure what exactly.

Im Soo-seok, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18at the daily briefing “17Sunday morning at our local mission(Consulate General in Shenyang)The consul in charge of our people(hand player)had a consular visit with”said so.

Spokesperson Lim “Our Mission Requested a Quick and Fair Investigation from the Chinese Authorities”while “It also continues to provide necessary consular assistance.”said.

However, spokesperson Lim did not comment on the progress of the investigation into Son Jun-ho. “Since this is personal information, it cannot be publicly confirmed.”as “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will cooperate with the local mission and actively support the assistance of lawyers so that necessary measures can be taken in relation to the investigation in the future.”added.

As Korean nationals are being detained and investigated in China, some foreign media are expressing concern that China’s detention investigation could escalate into a diplomatic issue..

In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials “Korea-China relations and the detention of Korean citizens are separate issues.”while saying “Communication is also taking place through diplomatic channels between Korea and China.”drew a line on concerns.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that some Chinese media have mentioned the possibility of punishment for Son. “It is not appropriate to make predictions as it is not an announcement from the authorities.”as “It is emphasizing to China that a prompt and fair investigation must be conducted against our people.”added.