Asked about Son Joon-ho's recent press conference at a regular briefing on the 12th, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said, "In March this year, Chinese law enforcement agencies publicly ruled on the case of Korean citizen Son Joon-ho's 'crime of taking over non-state workers,' adding, "Son Joon-ho admitted to the crime and accepted the punishment, and said he would not appeal while repenting in court."
"China is a rule of law, and law enforcement agencies strictly handle cases in accordance with the law and fully guarantee the legal rights and interests of the parties," he added.
Son Jun-ho was arrested by public security at Hongqiao Airport in Shanghai in May when he belonged to Shandong Taishan, China, and was released in March this year and returned to Korea.
Public security detained Son Joon-ho on charges of 'receiving non-state workers'. This applies when a person belonging to a company or other unit other than a government agency illegally receives other people's property using his or her job convenience.
On the 10th, the Chinese Football Association announced disciplinary action against 61 people involved in the match-fixing case, and permanently expelled 44 people, including Son Joon-ho.
The very next day, Son Joon-ho held a press conference and claimed his innocence with tears. 안전놀이터
"I was embarrassed when I was first arrested by Chinese police, and I was shocked beyond words because I was arrested in front of my family," Son Jun-ho said. "I showed my daughter and son in my cell phone and forced them to admit the charges. I was so scared, and this was the first time in my life. When I heard that I could return to my family quickly, I had no choice but to admit the charges I didn't even know what it was."
Meanwhile, the Chinese Football Association has informed FIFA and Asian Football Confederation of Son's permanent expulsion. If FIFA holds a disciplinary committee and reviews the disciplinary actions of the Chinese Football Association and delivers the information to each member, the punishment will be applied internationally. In this case, Son's life as a player is in serious danger.