Permanent Expulsion of Wang Gi-chun on Charges of Sexual Assault Against a Minor... Expelled from the Judo Community

Former national judo representative Wang Ki-chun (32), who was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, has been permanently expelled. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Wang Ki-chun (32), a former national judo representative who was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, has been permanently expelled.

According to the Korea Sports Council Sports Fairness Committee on the 20th, Wang Ki-chun's side did not file an appeal against the permanent expulsion decision by the Korea Judo Association Sports Fairness Committee by the deadline on that day.

As a result, Wang Ki-chun's permanent expulsion from the Korea Judo Association has been confirmed, and he will no longer be able to participate as an athlete or coach in the future.

Previously, Wang Ki-chun was arrested on the 1st on charges of sexually assaulting a minor.

In response, the Korea Judo Association held a Sports Fairness Committee meeting on the 12th and decided on the highest disciplinary action of permanent expulsion, stating that regardless of whether sexual assault occurred, it was recognized that he had inappropriate sexual relations with a minor.

Additionally, an administrative measure called 'sakdan,' which removes his judo rank, was imposed, effectively expelling him from the judo community.

Wang Ki-chun could have applied for a retrial to the Korea Sports Council Sports Fairness Committee within seven days but accepted the Korea Judo Association's decision.

Furthermore, according to the court's judgment, there is a possibility that his sports pension, which he receives for achievements such as winning a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, may be terminated.

The regulations for the operation of welfare projects for athletes specify that pension benefits are revoked if a prison sentence or higher is confirmed.

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