Klinsmann, who had been protecting Hwang Ui-jo for his ‘suspension from the national team’

 The Korea Football Association suspended Hwang Ui-jo (31, Norwich City) from the national team after being accused of ‘illegal filming’. The Korean national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann (59) also changed his position and expressed his intention to respect the association's decision.

On the 28th, the Korea Football Association discussed the issue of Hwang Ui-jo, who was recently accused of illegal filming, with Ethics Committee Chairman Lee Yoon-nam, Fair Committee Vice Chairman Kim Won-geun, Power Strengthening Committee Chairman Michael Muller, Power Strengthening Committee member Park Tae-ha, Vice Chairman Choi Young-il, and Competition Chairman Jeong Hae-seong attending. The decision made by the association was to suspend Hwang Ui-jo's national team eligibility. In relation to this, the association said, "We have decided not to select Hwang Ui-jo to the national team until a clear conclusion is made on the facts."

Regarding this result, Coach Klinsmann responded, "I fully understand the current situation and will respect the decision of the Korea Football Association." It looked different from before. Director Klinsmann has been consistently asked about the Hwang Ui-jo controversy recently. His answer was consistent. Hwang Ui-jo was covered. On the 22nd, when he returned to Korea after completing the second qualifying round for the 2026 North and Central America World Cup in Asia, Coach Klinsmann said, "The charges against (Hwang Ui-jo) have not come out yet. He is our player until the charges are clearly revealed."

He even indicated his intention to use Hwang Ui-jo at the 2023 Qatar Asian Cup, which will be held in January next year. However, when the decision was made to suspend Hwang Ui-jo from the national team, he stated that he would respect it.

Hwang Eui-jo, who has played 62 A matches (19 goals) in his career, has consistently been named Klinsmann Ho. He mainly came on as a substitute in the second half and played the role of joker. He even showed off his good condition recently. On the 16th, in the first match of Group C of the North and Central America World Cup 2nd qualifying round against Singapore, he scored a goal with a penalty kick. He also played in the second match of Group C away to China on the 21st, which was held after allegations of illegal filming arose, leading Korea to a 3-0 victory.

However, the Klinsmann plan was also disrupted by the suspension of Hwang Ui-jo's national team eligibility. You may need to find a replacement. Korea is challenging for the Asian Cup title for the first time in 64 years since winning the title in 1960. Previously, Coach Klinsmann also expressed his strong will to win the Asian Cup. But an unexpected problem arose. If Hwang Ui-jo cannot clear the illegal filming charges, he will not be able to participate in the Asian Cup. He may not be able to wear the Taegeuk symbol for the rest of his life.+

Hwang Ui-jo is under police investigation on charges of illegal filming. This incident sparked controversy last June when articles and videos exposing Hwang Ui-jo's private life were posted on social media. At the time, the distributor introduced herself as ‘the woman who met Hwang Ui-jo.’ In response, Hwang Ui-jo's side claimed that he received threats to distribute his cell phone after it was stolen. In addition, she sued the person who posted the article exposing her private life on charges of defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act and threats and coercion to use filmed videos under the Sexual Violence Punishment Act.

However, during the video investigation, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency found that Hwang Ui-jo was suspected of illegally filming, so they converted Hwang Ui-jo into a suspect and conducted an investigation. In relation to this, Hwang Ui-jo's side claimed that it was "an agreed-upon video." On the other hand, the victim refuted this, saying it was not a consensual video.

Hwang Ui-jo has recently released several statements through his legal representative, Daehwan Law Firm. On the 27th, "Forensic work on the cell phone used by Hwang Ui-jo is in progress. This is a normal investigative procedure and there are no additional videos other than those leaked by the leaker. Hwang Ui-jo is keeping thorough security regarding the victim's personal information." He said.

At the same time, "Hwang Ui-jo apologized for causing concern to soccer fans at home and abroad due to his personal life, and expressed his intention to reflect on his immorality. However, he will actively respond to secondary harm against him, and he will actively respond to the spread of the investigation situation and baseless malicious attacks." “We expressed our intention to take strict action against reports, false facts, and insulting posts, and that we will cooperate faithfully with investigative agencies to prove our innocence.”

Meanwhile, Ethics Committee Chairman Lee Yun-nam, who presided over the meeting regarding the Hwang Ui-jo issue, said, "Although the dispute over whether a crime has been committed is still ongoing and the association cannot make predictions or conclusions about the matter under investigation, the national representative has a high level of morality and responsibility." “As a player representing the country, I am in a position where I must take care of myself and not do anything that could damage the reputation of the national team,” he explained.

Chairman Lee Yun-nam continued, "Considering that the player is being investigated as a suspect in an ongoing case, that normal national team activities are difficult due to this, and that soccer fans have high expectations for the national team, player Hwang Ui-jo is “We judged it inappropriate to select him as a member of the national team,” he added.

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