20 June 2023
By Yeonghun(Harry) Song
Korea National Football Team's midfielder and key player of Shandong Taishan F.C., Son Junho, is suspected that he might be involved in bribery and match-fixing. Son Junho's update was shocking news to Korean football fans.
People's Police of the People's Republic of China only suspected Son Junho. However, the suspicion turned into an arrest investigation on June 18, 2023.
It is known that the People's Police of the People's Republic of China normally operates an arrest investigation for two months for stronger evidence before they prosecute. Chinese sources also added that arrest investigations occasionally last for months.
Currently, Son Junho is unable to join the Korea National Football Team's official matches or practices. Son was arrested at the airport on May 12, 2023, trying to return to South Korea from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
During an interview on June 6, the Head Coach of the Korea National Football Team, Jürgen Klinsmann, added that the Korea National Football Team fully supports Son Junho and wishes the best of luck to solve this hard problem.