Son Woong-jung Indicted for Child Abuse

Son Woong-jung, father of Premier League star Son Heung-min, has been indicted on charges of abusing young players at his football academy in Chuncheon, South Korea. Alongside two assistant coaches, including his older son Heung-yun, they were found guilty of physical and verbal abuse and ordered to pay an undisclosed fine and attend a training program to prevent future misconduct. The indictment follows a complaint from a player's parents in March, citing incidents of physical punishment and verbal beratement during training. Evidence, including video footage of coaches insulting players, was collected during the investigation. While acknowledging inappropriate language, Woong-jung defended his actions as stemming from frustration rather than abuse. If no public trial is requested, the prosecutors' orders will be finalized.