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What's BEHIND S. Korean "Match-fixing" scandal ?

Corruptions and match-fixing is not rare on the soccer playgrounds around the whole world, and now it sweeps South Korea.



K-League plunged into match-fixing controversy

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South Korea's Suwon Bluewings midfielder Yeom Ki-Hun (C) celebrates his goal against Japan's Nagoya Grampus during the AFC Champions League round of 16 football match in Suwon, south of Seoul on May 25, 2011. Suwon Bluewings won the match 2-0. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je/AFP/Getty Images)

Two players in South Korea's K-League are at the centre of match-fixing allegations as negative headlines about corruption in global soccer continue to plague the sport.

An official at Changwon district prosecutors' office in South Gyeongsang province told Reuters by telephone the two unnamed players were paid up to 120 million won ($109,000) to help their sides lose in April.

The prosecution were seeking arrest warrants for the players while two brokers, including a former K-League player, had already been arrested.

"The players are suspected of fixing the game results for monetary compensation," said the official.

South Korean media estimated the country's underground gambling industry is worth some 88 trillion won.  (Reuters)



National team coach denies charge for two players

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The head coach of the South Korean men's national football team Cho Kwang-rae



The head coach of the South Korean men's national football team on Tuesday cleared a pair of names after rumors had emerged of their involvement in a widening match-fixing scandal.

At the start of the national team training camp here in Paju, just north of Seoul, coach Cho Kwang-rae said two key midfielders, Kim Jung-woo and Yoon Bitgaram, have not been involved in any attempts to throw matches in their professional circuit, the K-League.
   "I heard rumors that some national team players might be connected with match fixing," Cho told reporters, as South Korea prepares for friendlies against Serbia and Ghana early next month.
   Cho was referring to the scandal that has seen five active K-Leaguers get arrested on charges of receiving money from gambling brokers in exchange for deliberately making mistakes and helping their teams lose matches.
   One former K-Leaguer, Jeong Jong-kwan, was found dead Monday after an apparent suicide, after leaving a note saying he was "ashamed" to have been a part of match fixing.
   "The names Yoon Bitgaram and Kim Jung-woo were mentioned," Cho said of the national team members. "I tried to confirm their involvement through various channels, and it turned out they have nothing to do with the situation."

"Kim and Yoon have been falsely accused," Cho said. "I plan to send a stern message to the national squad players, in no uncertain terms, about match fixing."

   Cho said he was worried that a few bad apples would affect the rest of the sport, adding, "If we root out the problems now, the talk of match fixing will disappear in the K-League."

   The coach said he hopes the upcoming friendly matches will help restore fans' faith in football.

Two of the arrested players are goalkeepers, who often have the biggest impact on the outcome of games, and who are thus considered popular targets for brokers.

   Jung Sung-ryong, South Korea's No. 1 netminder, said he hoped his goalkeeping brethren would quickly get their acts together.

   "I hope we can all fight off temptations (of big payouts from match fixing)," Jung said, adding he'd never received such offers. "At times like this, we goalkeepers should bear down even more and play harder."

   Others who reported to the camp apologized to football fans.

   Shin Hyung-min, a Pohang Steelers star and the first to report, said he wanted to apologize on behalf of his K-League teammates, adding that match fixing "should be eliminated entirely, and hopefully things will wrap up this time on a positive note."

   Ki Sung-yueng, a former K-Leaguer who is now with Celtic FC in the Scottish Premier League, said he too feels the responsibility for the recent problems.

   "I'll try to turn things around for our sport with good performances in the upcoming matches," Ki said.   (Yonhap News Agency)



Former K-Leaguer committed suicide due to involving

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K-League President Chung Mong-gyu, second from right, bows his head in apology yesterday at a press conference regarding the recent match-fixing scandal involving professional football players at K-League headquarters in central Seoul. [YONHAP]



The K-League match-fixing scandal escalated yesterday as Seoul United FC football player Chung Jong-kwan, 30, hanged himself in a hotel room in Apgujeong-dong, southern Seoul, unable to bear the guilt of being involved in the match-fixing scam.
According to police, Chung, was found dead at about 1:40 p.m., leaving behind a suicide note that said, "I'm sorry. I feel ashamed to have engaged in match-fixing."

Prosecutors are continuing to widen the probe into match-fixing.
The Changwon Prosecutors' Office said yesterday it is looking into allegations involving Incheon United FC. Some Incheon United players are suspected of receiving bribes from gambling brokers beyond the two brokers who have already been arrested in return for deliberately losing matches.

Moreover, Gwangju FC goalkeeper Sung Kyung-mo, 31, who was arrested on charges of receiving 100 million won from gambling brokers to throw a football match, was a member of Incheon United FC from 2005 to December 2010 before joining Gwangju FC this January.

Prosecutors have also conducted a probe of Daejeon Citizen FC, arresting eight players, including its star player, Park Sang-wook, 25, who is suspected of receiving 120 million won from the brokers. He is suspected of splitting the money with his teammates.

The match-fixing scandal was brought to light when prosecutors arrested two players from Gwangju FC and Daejeon Citizen FC for throwing matches after receiving bribes from two gambling brokers, who raked in illicit profits by wagering large bets on the matches the two players participated in.

The Korea Professional Football League held press conference yesterday and apologized for creating a stir.

"I swear on the honor of the Korea Professional Football League and will take the lead in eradicating any attempts of match-fixing," said K-League President Chung Mong-gyu. "It will hurt me as though someone is cutting into my flesh, but scraping out anyone who hampers the fundamental spirit of football is inevitable." (Korea JoongAng Daily)




The match-fixing scandal happened in South Korea doesn't only shock S. Korean people, but also shock the Asian football circle due to the soccer power of South Korea is in the top list of Asia. No matter what's the end of the scandal, numberless football fans must don't hope such thing happen again. Please return us back a clean green field!