Disgrace again, request for disciplinary action by the leader himself, which is unusual, → media reports...Why can't I get rid of drunk driving
Dec 23, 2024
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The Japanese baseball media 'Full Count' reported on the 22nd that Kim Yoo-min was disqualified from KBO for a year for drunk driving, and used the expression 'An event prevalent in the Korean baseball world' It meant that KBO is often struggling with drunk driving players.
Full Count pointed out that as many as three people at LG were disciplined for drunk driving this year. In July, Choi Seung-joon, the first-team batting assistant coach, was terminated due to a controversy over drunk driving, and in September, left-hander Lee Sang-young (24) was disqualified for a year after he was caught driving while his blood alcohol level was at the level of license cancellation. And on the 17th, Kim Yoo-min was caught by the police for drunk driving. Kim Yoo-min was also disqualified for one year because he met the criteria for revocation of his license. LG lost two promising pitching players in four months, causing a setback in its power plan for at least a year.
In the end, general manager Cha Myung-seok appeared on the club's YouTube channel live broadcast on the 20th and bowed his head. He drew attention when he said on the broadcast that he had asked the club to discipline him as well. This is because it is unusual for the general manager to demand his own disciplinary action over a player's drunk driving disciplinary action.
Cha said "I'm so ashamed and heartbroken as the head of the club. I sincerely apologize to the fans that I have nothing to say no matter what criticism and criticism are received from them as unsavoury incidents continue to fall short of their expectations. As a general manager, I felt so sorry that I also asked the club to impose its own disciplinary action. I will reflect on myself and try to make the team go to a better club."
He pointed out that the full count is not just a problem for LG clubs. The media said 'KBO's drunk driving is not just a problem for LG. Lotte Giants pitcher Kim Do-kyu (26) was suspended from 70 games for drunk driving in November, and infielder Kang Jung-ho (37), who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the past, ended his career after being caught drunk driving three times (2009, 2011, 2016).
KBO President Koo Hu-yeon took office in March 2022 and made eradication of incidents and accidents a top priority. Governor Huh allowed Kang Jung-ho, who was seeking to return to the KBO, to return to his voluntary termination, but did not approve the player contract (minimum annual salary of 30 million won) signed by the Kiwoom Heroes and Kang Jung-ho at the time. He actually warned the entire KBO player by using Kang Jung-ho as an example.
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KBO made a separate rule for punishment for drunk driving to raise awareness while experiencing the Kang Jung-ho incident. The first detection of the suspension of the license is a suspension of 70 games, the first detection of the cancellation of the license is a one-year disqualification, the second drunk driving is a five-year disqualification, and the third or more is a permanent disqualification.
Despite KBO's strong measures to cut off its career, drunk driving has not been eradicated. Ha Joo-seok (29), who was active as Hanwha Eagles' main shortstop, was suspended for 70 games in November 2022 for drunk driving. Ha Joo-seok was able to return to the ground after the disciplinary action, but he has been a backup until this year and remains lonely in the FA market. He is looking for a breakthrough, such as pursuing sign-and-trade, but his career has been cut off due to drunk driving disciplinary action.
In November 2022, Kim Ki-hwan (29), a former NC Dinos outfielder, Park Yoo-yeon (26), a former Doosan Bears catcher, was caught drunk driving in September last year and Bae Young-bin (24), a former Lotte infielder, was released by the club along with KBO disciplinary action in October last year. Park Yoo-yeon was a player who was raised as the next homeowner in Doosan, but he was charged with disgust when he hid the fact of drunk driving from the club.
The club will train thoroughly to prevent recurrence of drunk-driving players from the team every yearThere is no sharp way but to apologize ". This is because the club cannot manage adult players one by one. It is very difficult to prevent it with the will of the team because it has to be left to the players' voluntary will.
LG issued its third DUI apology this year alone, saying, `It is shocking and embarrassing to say that this incident (Kim Yu-min) happened again, even though the club continued to pay special attention and education on social responsibility and attitude as professional baseball players.'
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