NC Decides Internal Disciplinary Action for Players Park Seok-min, Lee Myung-ki, Kwon Hee-dong, and Park Min-woo for Violating Quarantine Rules

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] NC Dinos announced on the 30th that it has decided on internal disciplinary actions against players Park Seok-min, Lee Myung-ki, Kwon Hee-dong, and Park Min-woo, who violated quarantine rules by holding unnecessary private gatherings with outsiders at their away accommodation on the 5th of last month.

Earlier, following the resignation of CEO Hwang Soon-hyun last month, General Manager Kim Jong-moon and Director Bae Seok-hyun also took responsibility for the incident and tendered their resignations, which the club accepted.

At the club disciplinary committee held on the 30th, player Park Seok-min, who led the private gathering, was suspended for 50 games, while players Lee Myung-ki, Kwon Hee-dong, and Park Min-woo, who participated in the gathering, were each suspended for 25 games.

Additionally, Manager Lee Dong-wook was held responsible for player management and was given a 10-game suspension and a fine of 5 million KRW. Manager Lee Dong-wook’s suspension will be effective immediately from August 31, during which Senior Coach Kang In-kwon will act as interim manager. The fine will be donated to the local COVID-19 quarantine authorities.

NC Dinos explained the background of the disciplinary actions by stating, “Last month, the KBO Disciplinary Committee imposed strict penalties on the players, who are currently reflecting deeply and self-restraining while waiting at home. However, considering the violation of contractual obligations and team regulations, as well as the social controversy caused, we judged that responsibility must be held, so the club disciplinary committee convened and decided on internal disciplinary measures.”

The club added, “We sincerely apologize once again to baseball fans and all league members for causing controversy during these difficult times due to COVID-19. The club will actively practice KBO Clean Baseball and strive together with club officials and players to become a team loved by fans.”

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