Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Living through assault allegations 'harder than dying' for Pohang Steelers' Ki Sung-yueng

Pohang Steelers midfielder Ki Sung-yueng recalled his past four years of public humiliation after being wrongly accused, according to a recent court ruling, of sexually assaulting his teammates as an elementary school student.

2025-07-13

FC Seoul apologizes over Ki transfer as club copes with reputation for failing to respect legends

FC Seoul issued an apology to fans on Thursday over the departure of club legend Ki Sung-yueng, 36, to the Pohang Steelers in a bid to quell the rage of fans who have endured a series of underwhelming departures of legends over the years.

2025-07-03

As fans rage over Ki Sung-yueng's unceremonious transfer, FC Seoul organizes meeting

With the furor surrounding FC Seoul's handling of hometown hero Ki Sung-yueng's unceremonious departure to the Pohang Steelers showing no signs of relenting, the club has organized a meeting with fans on Tuesday in a bid to quell the backlash.

2025-07-01

Court dismisses appeal of pair who accused footballer Ki Sung-yueng of child sexual abuse

Seoul Central District Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal by two plaintiffs who accused former national football team player Ki Sung-yueng, 36, of child sexual abuse and later filed a defamation lawsuit against his former attorney.

2025-04-11