Pro volleyball team JungKwanJang apologizes for coach's inappropriate conduct

The women's volleyball team JungKwanJang has issued a formal apology regarding inappropriate conduct by a coach during a team dinner in January. The club acknowledged the incident on July 17, expressing deep regret for causing concern among fans.

JungKwanJang stated that upon learning of the matter in May, they immediately implemented protective measures for the individuals involved and reported the incident to the Sports Ethics Center. The club is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation and has pledged to take necessary follow-up actions based on the investigation's findings.

"We will implement necessary follow-up measures in accordance with relevant regulations and procedures based on the investigation results," the team said in a statement. "We will prioritize the protection of our players and further strengthen our preventive education and management systems."

The coach in question, identified only as "A," allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior at a team dinner. A player present at the time raised the issue with the club, leading to the report to the Sports Ethics Center and the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) in May. Coach "A" resigned immediately after the allegations surfaced.

The Sports Ethics Center is currently investigating the case. The KOVO will decide whether to convene its disciplinary committee after the investigation concludes.