2011 South Korean football betting scandal
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The 2011 South Korean football betting scandal involved South Korea
's top professional football leagues, K-League
. In mid 2011, South Korea
n association football, especially K-League
, was overshadowed by the discovery of match fixing
scandal among the players, brokers such as gangsters and coaches in K-League
.
, the K-League
's match-fixing case began to surface. The prosecutors arrested two brokers and are investigating 10 players, including Sangju Sangmu Phoenix's striker and former national team member Kim Dong-Hyun. The inception of this scandal was the suicide of one footballer named Yoon Ki-Won
of Incheon United
. His suicide was amplified with the match-fixing allegations through media and football fans. But K-League
trying to purified itself and other persons who were involved in match-fixing didn't appear, match-fixing scandal was an open secret in K-League
through the illegal betting sites.
Bold team is leading the match-fixing
On 4 August 2011, Changwon division of Supreme Prosecutors' Office revealed additional four match-fixing matches.
Also, 2011 season's two matches were related match-fixing.
. So many people was surprised at the news about match-fixing. Especially, former national football team member Kim Dong-Hyun was in deep connection with accomplices. The arrested footballers are Park Sang-Wook
of Daejeon Citizen
and Sung Kyung-Mo
of Gwangju FC
.
On 27 May 2011, four players of Daejeon Citizen
were arrested additionally and more extensive investigation was held for match-fixing. On 30 May 2011, former footballer Chung Jong-Kwan who was played Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
was found in an apparent suicide. In his suicide note, there was his mind such as "I’m ashamed of myself as a person involved in the match fixing scandal. Those under investigation are all my friends and they haven’t blown my name because of friendship. All is my fault and I got them involved."
anounced investigation result of match-fixing. ten football players have been banned from playing in the South Korean football
permanently. And Kim Jung-Kyum
of Pohang Steelers
has been banned for five years in the South Korean football
, because he made unfair profits of knowledge the match-fixing. Daejeon Citizen
's dividend of Sports Toto will be reduced 30% for 2011 season, and Gwangju FC
and Sangju Sangmu Phoenix will be reduced 10% each.
and the military prosecution broadened the scope of the investigation. The first investigation was focused on related to Daejeon Citizen
's players, second investigation was focused on related to Chunnam Dragons
' players.
On 7 July 2011, Changwon division of Supreme Prosecutors' Office
anounced investigation result of match-fixing. ten retired and active football players were arrested on related match-fixing. And 29 retired and active football players were under indictment and three players were summarily indicted.
Kim Dong-Hyun (Sangju Sangmu Phoenix), Park Sang-Wook
, Sin Jun-Bae
, Yang Jung-Min
(all Daejeon Citizen
) were arrested in 1st investigation, but weren't arrested in 2nd investigation.
On 12 July 2011, Sangju Sangmu Phoenix's manager Lee Soo-Chul
was arrested for accepting bribes
and intimidation
charges in 2010 season.
condemn thirty-nine retired & current footballers to imprisonment as few as fines of 5 million won
and as many as seven-years jail sentence.
Imprisonment
be fined
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
's top professional football leagues, K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
. In mid 2011, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n association football, especially K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
, was overshadowed by the discovery of match fixing
Match fixing
In organised sports, match fixing, game fixing, race fixing, or sports fixing occurs as a match is played to a completely or partially pre-determined result, violating the rules of the game and often the law. Where the sporting competition in question is a race then the incident is referred to as...
scandal among the players, brokers such as gangsters and coaches in K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
.
Background
Arrest warrant issued for two football players' in 25 May 2011 by the Supreme Prosecutors' OfficeSupreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea
The Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea is a governmental prosecutor organization in South Korea and is run under the Ministry of Justice. As a national representative of prosecutors it works with the Supreme Court of South Korea and below...
, the K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
's match-fixing case began to surface. The prosecutors arrested two brokers and are investigating 10 players, including Sangju Sangmu Phoenix's striker and former national team member Kim Dong-Hyun. The inception of this scandal was the suicide of one footballer named Yoon Ki-Won
Yoon Ki-Won
Yoon Ki-won was a South Korean football Goalkeeper, who played for Incheon United FC in the K-League. Yoon committed suicide in May 2011.-Club career:...
of Incheon United
Incheon United
Incheon United is a professional Korean football team currently playing in the K-League. The team's home town is Incheon, the third biggest city in the country, and the team's home stadium is the Incheon Munhak Stadium, one of the ten venues built in Korea for the 2002 FIFA World...
. His suicide was amplified with the match-fixing allegations through media and football fans. But K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
trying to purified itself and other persons who were involved in match-fixing didn't appear, match-fixing scandal was an open secret in K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
through the illegal betting sites.
Affected football matches
On 7 July 2011, Changwon division of Supreme Prosecutors' Office revealed fifteen match-fixing matches.Bold team is leading the match-fixing
Competition | Date | Home | Result | Away | Match-fixing Result |
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K-League Cup K-League Cup The K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition.... |
2 June 2010 | Sangmu | 1–1 | Seongnam Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
Failure |
K-League Cup K-League Cup The K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition.... |
6 June 2010 | Ulsan | 2–0 | Sangmu | Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
17 July 2010 | Daejeon Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
0–4 | Jeonbuk Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
18 July 2010 | Daegu Daegu FC Daegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the... |
1–3 | Suwon Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... |
Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
24 July 2010 | Incheon | 2–3 | Jeju Jeju United FC Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club. The club is based in Seogwipo, Jeju of South Korea.-History:... |
Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
25 July 2010 | Daegu Daegu FC Daegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the... |
1–1 | Gyeongnam Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongnam FC joined the K-League as its 14th club for the 2006 season and was founded in 2005.-2006 season:... |
Failure |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
31 July 2010 | Gyeongnam Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongnam FC joined the K-League as its 14th club for the 2006 season and was founded in 2005.-2006 season:... |
3–2 | Incheon | Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
7 August 2010 | Daegu Daegu FC Daegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the... |
1–3 | Daejeon Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
7 August 2010 | Jeju Jeju United FC Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club. The club is based in Seogwipo, Jeju of South Korea.-History:... |
4–0 | Sangmu | Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
28 August 2010 | Sangmu | 1–1 | Gyeongnam Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongnam FC joined the K-League as its 14th club for the 2006 season and was founded in 2005.-2006 season:... |
Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
29 August 2010 | Busan | 5–3 | Chunnam Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
4 September 2010 | Chunnam Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
3–0 | Daejeon Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
18 September 2010 | Ulsan | 3–0 | Chunnam Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
19 September 2010 | Daejeon Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
3–0 | Sangmu | Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
27 October 2010 | Busan | 0–1 | Suwon Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... |
Success |
On 4 August 2011, Changwon division of Supreme Prosecutors' Office revealed additional four match-fixing matches.
Competition | Date | Home | Result | Away | Match-fixing Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
K-League Cup K-League Cup The K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition.... |
6 June 2010 | Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
5–1 | Sangmu | Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
9 October 2010 | Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
3–2 | Gyeongnam Gyeongnam FC Gyeongnam FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Changwon, the capital city of Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongnam FC joined the K-League as its 14th club for the 2006 season and was founded in 2005.-2006 season:... |
Success |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
27 October 2010 | Jeju Jeju United FC Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club. The club is based in Seogwipo, Jeju of South Korea.-History:... |
1–1 | Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
Failure |
K-League K-League The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The... |
3 November 2010 | Sangmu | 0–1 | Chunnam Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
Success |
Also, 2011 season's two matches were related match-fixing.
Competition | Date | Home | Result | Away | Match-fixing Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
K-League Cup K-League Cup The K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition.... |
6 April 2011 | Busan | 1–0 | Gwangju Gwangju FC Gwangju FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Gwangju of South Korea, Gwangju FC joined the K-League as its 16th club for the 2011 season.-Squad for 2011 season:... |
Success |
K-League Cup K-League Cup The K-League Cup or Korean League Cup is a Korean professional football competition.The origin competition is the Professional Football Championship.This tournament played in 1986 can be seen as a forerunner of this competition.... |
6 April 2011 | Daejeon Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
0–3 | Pohang Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
Success |
First investigation
South Korean medias revealed the prosecutors' arrest two footballers, and this means there were match-fixing scandals in K-LeagueK-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
. So many people was surprised at the news about match-fixing. Especially, former national football team member Kim Dong-Hyun was in deep connection with accomplices. The arrested footballers are Park Sang-Wook
Park Sang-Wook
Park Sang-Wook is a South Korean footballer.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match-fixing scandal on 26 March 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices....
of Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams...
and Sung Kyung-Mo
Sung Kyung-Mo
Sung Kyung-Mo is a South Korean football player. .He was released with accepting bribes as part of a probe into match-fixing in the league on 19 May 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.- External links :...
of Gwangju FC
Gwangju FC
Gwangju FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Gwangju of South Korea, Gwangju FC joined the K-League as its 16th club for the 2011 season.-Squad for 2011 season:...
.
On 27 May 2011, four players of Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams...
were arrested additionally and more extensive investigation was held for match-fixing. On 30 May 2011, former footballer Chung Jong-Kwan who was played Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
was found in an apparent suicide. In his suicide note, there was his mind such as "I’m ashamed of myself as a person involved in the match fixing scandal. Those under investigation are all my friends and they haven’t blown my name because of friendship. All is my fault and I got them involved."
Punishments
On 17 June 2011, Changwon division of Supreme Prosecutors' OfficeSupreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea
The Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea is a governmental prosecutor organization in South Korea and is run under the Ministry of Justice. As a national representative of prosecutors it works with the Supreme Court of South Korea and below...
anounced investigation result of match-fixing. ten football players have been banned from playing in the South Korean football
Football in South Korea
The sport of football in the country of South Korea is run by the Korea Football Association. The association administers the national football team as well as the K-League.-beginning:...
permanently. And Kim Jung-Kyum
Kim Jung-Kyum
Kim Jung-Kyum is a South Korean football midfielder.He represented the national team in 7 matches and also formerly played for Chunnam Dragons, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers in South Korean K-League.- Club career :...
of Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it...
has been banned for five years in the South Korean football
Football in South Korea
The sport of football in the country of South Korea is run by the Korea Football Association. The association administers the national football team as well as the K-League.-beginning:...
, because he made unfair profits of knowledge the match-fixing. Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams...
's dividend of Sports Toto will be reduced 30% for 2011 season, and Gwangju FC
Gwangju FC
Gwangju FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Gwangju of South Korea, Gwangju FC joined the K-League as its 16th club for the 2011 season.-Squad for 2011 season:...
and Sangju Sangmu Phoenix will be reduced 10% each.
- Expeled permanently (10 players) : Kim Dong-Hyun (Sangju Sangmu Phoenix), Sung Kyung-MoSung Kyung-MoSung Kyung-Mo is a South Korean football player. .He was released with accepting bribes as part of a probe into match-fixing in the league on 19 May 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.- External links :...
(Gwangju FCGwangju FCGwangju FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Gwangju of South Korea, Gwangju FC joined the K-League as its 16th club for the 2011 season.-Squad for 2011 season:...
), Park Sang-WookPark Sang-WookPark Sang-Wook is a South Korean footballer.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match-fixing scandal on 26 March 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices....
, Kim Ba-WooKim Ba-WooKim Ba-Woo is a South Korean football player.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 29 May 2011...
, Sin Jun-BaeSin Jun-BaeSin Jun-Bae is a South Korean footballer who plays as goalkeeper.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 29 May 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.- External links :...
, Yang Jung-MinYang Jung-MinYang Jung-Min is a South Korean football Defender.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 29 May 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices....
, Kwak Chang-HeeKwak Chang-HeeKwak Chang-Hee is a former South Korean football player.On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.-External links:* at K-League Official Website...
, Kang Gu-NamKang Gu-NamKang Gu-Nam is a South Korean football player who plays for Daejeon Citizen in the K-League.On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices....
, Lee Jung-WonLee Jung-WonLee Jung-Won is a South Korean footballer who plays as full back for Daejeon Citizen in the K-League.On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.- External links :...
, Lee Myeong-Cheol (all Daejeon CitizenDaejeon CitizenDaejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams...
) - Expeled for five years (1 players) : Kim Jung-KyumKim Jung-KyumKim Jung-Kyum is a South Korean football midfielder.He represented the national team in 7 matches and also formerly played for Chunnam Dragons, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers in South Korean K-League.- Club career :...
(Pohang SteelersPohang SteelersPohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it...
) - Reduce the profit (3 clubs) : Daejeon CitizenDaejeon CitizenDaejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams...
(-30% of sportstoto dividend), Sangju Sangmu Phoenix and Gwangju FCGwangju FCGwangju FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Gwangju of South Korea, Gwangju FC joined the K-League as its 16th club for the 2011 season.-Squad for 2011 season:...
(-10%)
Second investigation
After first investigation ended, Changwon division of Supreme Prosecutors' OfficeSupreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea
The Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea is a governmental prosecutor organization in South Korea and is run under the Ministry of Justice. As a national representative of prosecutors it works with the Supreme Court of South Korea and below...
and the military prosecution broadened the scope of the investigation. The first investigation was focused on related to Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams...
's players, second investigation was focused on related to Chunnam Dragons
Chunnam Dragons
Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
' players.
On 7 July 2011, Changwon division of Supreme Prosecutors' Office
Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea
The Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea is a governmental prosecutor organization in South Korea and is run under the Ministry of Justice. As a national representative of prosecutors it works with the Supreme Court of South Korea and below...
anounced investigation result of match-fixing. ten retired and active football players were arrested on related match-fixing. And 29 retired and active football players were under indictment and three players were summarily indicted.
- footballers were arrested :
- Kim Seung-HyunKim Seung-HyunKim Seung-Hyun is a South Korea football player, having previously played for Gwangju Sangmu, Busan I'Park, and the Chunnam Dragons.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 7 July 2011.- Club career :...
(Honam UniversityHonam UniversityHonam University is a university located in Gwangsan-gu, South Korea....
coach, formerly Chunnam DragonsChunnam DragonsChunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
) - Kim Hyung-HoKim Hyung-HoKim Hyung-Ho is a South Korean football player.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 7 July 2011.- External links :...
(Chunnam DragonsChunnam DragonsChunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
) - Park Ji-YongPark Ji-YongPark Ji-Yong is a South Korean footballer player.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 7 July 2011.-External links:...
(Gangwon FCGangwon FCGangwon FC is a South Korean football club. Based in Gangwon Province of South Korea, Gangwon FC joined the K-League as its 15th club for the 2009 season.- Foundation :...
, formerly Chunnam DragonsChunnam DragonsChunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
) - Song Jung-Hyun (Chunnam DragonsChunnam DragonsChunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
) - Yeom Dong-GyunYeom Dong-GyunYeom Dong-Kyon is South Korean football goalkeeper.He spent most of his career playing for Chunnam Dragons and was a part of the national team squad by 10 October 2008.- Match-fixing scandal :...
(Jeonbuk Hyundai MotorsJeonbuk Hyundai MotorsJeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
, formerly Chunnam DragonsChunnam DragonsChunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
) - Jung Yoon-SungJung Yoon-SungJung Yoon-Sung is a South Korean football forward.- Career :He formerly played for Suwon Samsung Bluewings, Gwangju Sangmu, Gyeongnam FC and Chunnam Dragons.- Match-fixing scandal:...
(Chunnam DragonsChunnam DragonsChunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
) - Lee Sang-HongLee Sang-HongLee Sang-Hong is a South Korean football player. He previous played for Jeju United, Gyeongnam FC, Chunnam Dragons and Busan I'Park.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 7 July 2011.- References :...
(Busan I'Park, formerly Chunnam DragonsChunnam DragonsChunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
) - Park Sang-CheolPark Sang-CheolPark Sang-Cheol is a South Korean football player. He previous played for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, Chunnam Dragons and Sangju Sangmu Phoenix.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 7 July 2011.-References:...
(Sangju Sangmu Phoenix, formerly Chunnam DragonsChunnam DragonsChunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
) - Kim Jee-HyukKim Jee-HyukKim Jee-Hyuk is a South Korean football player who, as of 2010 is playing for Gwangju Sangmu.He was part of the South Korea football team in 2004 Summer Olympics, who finished second in Group A, making it through to the next round, before being defeated by silver medal winners Paraguay.He was...
(Sangju Sangmu Phoenix, formerly Gwangju Sangmu FC) - Ju Kwang-Youn (Sangju Sangmu Phoenix, formerly Gwangju Sangmu FC)
- Kim Seung-Hyun
Kim Dong-Hyun (Sangju Sangmu Phoenix), Park Sang-Wook
Park Sang-Wook
Park Sang-Wook is a South Korean footballer.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match-fixing scandal on 26 March 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices....
, Sin Jun-Bae
Sin Jun-Bae
Sin Jun-Bae is a South Korean footballer who plays as goalkeeper.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 29 May 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.- External links :...
, Yang Jung-Min
Yang Jung-Min
Yang Jung-Min is a South Korean football Defender.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 29 May 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices....
(all Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams...
) were arrested in 1st investigation, but weren't arrested in 2nd investigation.
- football players were under indictment :
- 11 players from Gwangju Sangmu FC formerly (Choi Sung-Kuk, Chun Je-HunChun Je-Hun-References:...
, Jang Hyun-KyuJang Hyun-KyuJang Hyun-Kyu is a South Korea footballer.He related 2011 South Korean football betting scandal.- External links :...
, Lim In-Sung, Park Byung-GyuPark Byung-GyuPark Byung-Gyu is a South Korean football player. He played for Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gwangju Sangmu FC previously.-References:...
, Seo Min-GookSeo Min-GookSeo Min-Gook is a South Korean football player.-References:...
, Seong Kyung-IlSeong Kyung-IlSeong Kyung-Il is a South Korean football player who currently plays as goalkeeper.- External links :*...
, Yoon Yeo-SanYoon Yeo-SanYoon Yeo-San is a South Korean footballer who currently plays as a defender.-Club career:Yoon began his professional career with Incheon United, joining the club as a foundation squad member when it entered the K-League in 2004. However, in a two year spell with the club, he made only a single...
, ?, ?, ?) - 5 players from Daejeon CitizenDaejeon CitizenDaejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams...
formerly (Hwang Ji-YoonHwang Ji-YoonHwang Ji-Yoon is a South Korean footballer. He previously played for Jeju United FC, Bucheon SK, Daegu FC, Daejeon Citizen and Sangju Sangmu.-References:...
, Kwon JipKwon JipKwon Jip is a South Korean footballer. He related match-fixing scandal and his football career was rescinded.-Club:Suwon Bluwings*K-League : 2004Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors*Korean FA Cup : 2005...
, Lee Kyung-HwanLee Kyung-HwanLee Kyung-Hwan is a South Korean football player. He played for Daejeon Citizen and Suwon Bluewings.-External links:*...
, Ou Kyoung-JunOu Kyoung-JunOu Kyoung-Jun is a South Korean footballer.In July 2008, Ou's signed loan to South Korean K-League club Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma for 1 year deal.In July 2009, He moved to K-League side FC Seoul. He related 2011 match fixing scandal.- International :...
, Park Jung-Hye) - 5 players from Incheon UnitedIncheon UnitedIncheon United is a professional Korean football team currently playing in the K-League. The team's home town is Incheon, the third biggest city in the country, and the team's home stadium is the Incheon Munhak Stadium, one of the ten venues built in Korea for the 2002 FIFA World...
formerly (Ahn Hyun-SikAhn Hyun-SikAhn Hyun-Sik is a South Korean football player.Ahn previously played for Daejeon Citizen and Incheon United and Gyeongnam FC.When was 2008 K-League draft, Daejeon Citizen select him at first pick, and exchange him for Lee Dong-Won....
, Do Hwa-SungDo Hwa-SungDo Hwa-Sung is a South Korean football player.He record the most longest distance goal in K-league -References:...
, Lee Jun-YoungLee Jun-YoungLee Jun-Young is a South Korean football player. He previously played for Anyang LG Cheetahs, FC Seoul and Incheon United....
, Park Chang-HeonPark Chang-HeonPark Chang-Heon is a South Korean football player.- External links :*...
, ?) - 4 players from Daegu FCDaegu FCDaegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the...
formerly (An Sung-Min, Jang Nam-SeokJang Nam-SeokJang Nam-Seok is a South Korean football forward.-Club career :In 2006, Jang made his professional debut with Daegu FC, and finished as the top scorer in the Korean FA Cup that year. In 2008, Jang Nam-Seok, together with Lee Keun-Ho and Eninho, played a key role in the offense orientated tactics...
, Lee Sang-Duk, Oh Joo-HyunOh Joo-HyunOh Ju-Hyun is a South Korean football midfielder.- Club career :Oh is a draftee from the 2010 K-League draft intake, and joined Daegu FC for the 2010 season...
or On Byung-Hoon) - 3 players from Busan I'Park formerly (Hong Seong-YoHong Seong-YoHong Seong-Yo is a South Korean football player. He played for Chunnam Dragons, Gwangju Sangmu and Busan I'Park formerly.-External links:*...
, Kim Eung-Jin, Lee Jung-HoLee Jung-HoLee Jung-Ho is a South Korea football player who currently plays in Saudi Arabia for Ettifaq FC.He has played for formerly Pohang Steelers, Jeonbuk Hyundai, Jeju United and Busan I'Park.- External links :*...
) - 1 players from Chunnam DragonsChunnam DragonsChunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
formerly (Baek Seung-MinBaek Seung-MinBaek Seung-Min is a South Korean football player.Baek has played for the South Korea national football team in the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship and 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship....
)
- 11 players from Gwangju Sangmu FC formerly (Choi Sung-Kuk, Chun Je-Hun
- football players were summarily indicted :
- 3 players from Daegu FCDaegu FCDaegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the...
formerly (Cho Hyung-IkCho Hyung-IkCho Hyung-Ik is a South Korean footballer, who plays as winger or midfielder.-Club career:Cho Hyung-Ik was drafted from Myongji University in Yongin, just south of Seoul to Daegu FC for the 2008 season. A winger, he established himself as part of the first team squad, playing in over 30 games in...
, Oh Joo-HyunOh Joo-HyunOh Ju-Hyun is a South Korean football midfielder.- Club career :Oh is a draftee from the 2010 K-League draft intake, and joined Daegu FC for the 2010 season...
or On Byung-Hoon, Yang Seung-WonYang Seung-WonYang Seung-Won is a South Korean football defender.-Club career:Yang joined Daegu FC from Daegu University for the 2008 season, and was initially handed the No. 30 jersey. After making only intermittent appearances for the senior side in 2008, he was firmly established in the side for the 2009...
)
- 3 players from Daegu FC
On 12 July 2011, Sangju Sangmu Phoenix's manager Lee Soo-Chul
Lee Soo-Chul
Lee Soo-Chul was a South Korean footballer and football manager.He played for Ulsan Hundai FC as a forward, and was manager of Sangju Sangmu Phoenix at the time of his death.Soon-Chul was found dead on October 18, 2011, in an apparent suicide. He was 45....
was arrested for accepting bribes
Bribery
Bribery, a form of corruption, is an act implying money or gift giving that alters the behavior of the recipient. Bribery constitutes a crime and is defined by Black's Law Dictionary as the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any item of value to influence the actions of an official or...
and intimidation
Intimidation
Intimidation is intentional behavior "which would cause a person of ordinary sensibilities" fear of injury or harm. It's not necessary to prove that the behavior was so violent as to cause terror or that the victim was actually frightened.Criminal threatening is the crime of intentionally or...
charges in 2010 season.
Imprisonment
On 29 August 2011, Changwon division of Supreme Prosecutors' OfficeSupreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea
The Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea is a governmental prosecutor organization in South Korea and is run under the Ministry of Justice. As a national representative of prosecutors it works with the Supreme Court of South Korea and below...
condemn thirty-nine retired & current footballers to imprisonment as few as fines of 5 million won
South Korean won
The won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
and as many as seven-years jail sentence.
Imprisonment
- Kim Kyung-Rok (broker) : 7 years of prison labor
- A man surnamed Kim (broker) : 2 years of prison labor
- Two financier : 2 years of prison labor each
- Kim Myung-HwanKim Myung-HwanKim Myung-Hwan is a South Korean football defender.He related match-fixing scandal and his football career was rescinded.- External links :...
: 3 years and a half of prison labor and charged in addition fee (35 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Lee Sang-HongLee Sang-HongLee Sang-Hong is a South Korean football player. He previous played for Jeju United, Gyeongnam FC, Chunnam Dragons and Busan I'Park.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 7 July 2011.- References :...
: 3 years of prison labor and charged in addition fee (55 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Choi Sung-HyunChoi Sung-HyunChoi Sung-Hyun is a South Korean football player. He played for Jeju United, Gwangju Sangmu and Suwon Samsung Bluewings formerly. He related match-fixing scandal and his football career was rescinded.- References :* - External links :* at kleaguei.com...
(broker) : 3 years of prison labor - Kwon JipKwon JipKwon Jip is a South Korean footballer. He related match-fixing scandal and his football career was rescinded.-Club:Suwon Bluwings*K-League : 2004Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors*Korean FA Cup : 2005...
: 3 years of prison labor - Park Sang-WookPark Sang-WookPark Sang-Wook is a South Korean footballer.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match-fixing scandal on 26 March 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices....
: 2 years and a half of prison labor and charged in addition fee (36 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Kim Ba-WooKim Ba-WooKim Ba-Woo is a South Korean football player.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 29 May 2011...
: 2 years and a half of prison labor and charged in addition fee (40 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Yang Jung-MinYang Jung-MinYang Jung-Min is a South Korean football Defender.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 29 May 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices....
: 2 years and a half of prison labor and charged in addition fee (22 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Kim Deok-Joong (broker) : 2 years and a half of prison labor
- Kim Jung-KyumKim Jung-KyumKim Jung-Kyum is a South Korean football midfielder.He represented the national team in 7 matches and also formerly played for Chunnam Dragons, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers in South Korean K-League.- Club career :...
: 2 years of prison labor and given 2 years probation - Jung Yoon-SungJung Yoon-SungJung Yoon-Sung is a South Korean football forward.- Career :He formerly played for Suwon Samsung Bluewings, Gwangju Sangmu, Gyeongnam FC and Chunnam Dragons.- Match-fixing scandal:...
: 2 years of prison labor and charged in addition fee (29 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Yeom Dong-GyunYeom Dong-GyunYeom Dong-Kyon is South Korean football goalkeeper.He spent most of his career playing for Chunnam Dragons and was a part of the national team squad by 10 October 2008.- Match-fixing scandal :...
: 2 years of prison labor and charged in addition fee (24 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Sin Jun-BaeSin Jun-BaeSin Jun-Bae is a South Korean footballer who plays as goalkeeper.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 29 May 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.- External links :...
: 2 years of prison labor and charged in addition fee (18 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Kwon Sang-Tae (broker) : 1 years and a half of prison labor, given 2 years probation and sentenced to 120 hours of community service
- Kim Hyung-HoKim Hyung-HoKim Hyung-Ho is a South Korean football player.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 7 July 2011.- External links :...
: 1 years and a half of prison labor and charged in addition fee (23 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Sung Kyung-MoSung Kyung-MoSung Kyung-Mo is a South Korean football player. .He was released with accepting bribes as part of a probe into match-fixing in the league on 19 May 2011. On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.- External links :...
: 1 years and a half of prison labor and charged in addition fee (20 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Park Ji-YongPark Ji-YongPark Ji-Yong is a South Korean footballer player.He was arrested on the charge connected with the match fixing allegations on 7 July 2011.-External links:...
: 1 years and a half of prison labor and charged in addition fee (14 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Kang Gu-NamKang Gu-NamKang Gu-Nam is a South Korean football player who plays for Daejeon Citizen in the K-League.On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices....
: 1 years of prison labor and charged in addition fee (8 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Do Hwa-SungDo Hwa-SungDo Hwa-Sung is a South Korean football player.He record the most longest distance goal in K-league -References:...
: 1 years of prison labor and charged in addition fee (5 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Jeon Kwang-JinJeon Kwang-JinCheon Kwang-Jin is a South Korean football. He played for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, Sangmu Phoenix and Chinese Super League side Dalian Shide....
(broker) : 1 years of prison labor - Kwak Chang-HeeKwak Chang-HeeKwak Chang-Hee is a former South Korean football player.On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.-External links:* at K-League Official Website...
: 10 months of prison labor, given 2 years probation, charged in addition fee (6.2 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) and sentenced to 100 hours of community service
be fined
- Park Jung-Hye : imposed fine (7 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) and charged in addition fee (7 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Ou Kyoung-JunOu Kyoung-JunOu Kyoung-Jun is a South Korean footballer.In July 2008, Ou's signed loan to South Korean K-League club Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma for 1 year deal.In July 2009, He moved to K-League side FC Seoul. He related 2011 match fixing scandal.- International :...
: imposed fine (7 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) and charged in addition fee (7 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Lee Kyung-HwanLee Kyung-HwanLee Kyung-Hwan is a South Korean football player. He played for Daejeon Citizen and Suwon Bluewings.-External links:*...
: imposed fine (7 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) and charged in addition fee (7 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Sung Kyung-Il : imposed fine (5 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) and charged in addition fee (3 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Park Chang-HeonPark Chang-HeonPark Chang-Heon is a South Korean football player.- External links :*...
: imposed fine (5 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) and charged in addition fee (3 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Park Byung-GyuPark Byung-GyuPark Byung-Gyu is a South Korean football player. He played for Ulsan Hyundai FC and Gwangju Sangmu FC previously.-References:...
: imposed fine (5 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) and charged in addition fee (3 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Lee Jung-WonLee Jung-WonLee Jung-Won is a South Korean footballer who plays as full back for Daejeon Citizen in the K-League.On 17 June 2011, his football career was rescinded by the Korea Professional Football League with other accomplices.- External links :...
: imposed fine (5 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) and charged in addition fee (2 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) - Lee Myeong-Cheol : imposed fine (5 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
) and charged in addition fee (1.5 million wonSouth Korean wonThe won is the currency of South Korea. A single won is divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates...
)
See also
- Calciopoli
- Brazilian football match-fixing scandalBrazilian football match-fixing scandalMáfia do Apito , sometimes referred to as the Escândalo do Apito , was the name given by the Brazilian press to the football match-fixing scandal reported by Veja magazine on September 23, 2005....
- 2005 Bundesliga scandal2005 Bundesliga scandalIn early 2005, German football was overshadowed by the discovery of a €2 million match fixing scandal centered on second division referee Robert Hoyzer, who confessed to fixing and betting on matches in the 2nd Bundesliga, the DFB-Pokal , and the third division Regionalliga...
- 2011 Turkish sports corruption scandal2011 Turkish sports corruption scandalThe 2011 Turkish Sports corruption scandal is an ongoing investigation about match fixing, incentive premium, bribery, establishing a criminal organization, organized crime, extortion, threat and intimidation in Turkey's top two association football divisions, the Süper Lig and First League, and...