Premier League Star Heung-Min Son's Father Ordered to Pay Fine for Child Welfare Abuse

The father of Spurs star Son Heung-min, Son Woong-jung, has been fined three million won ($2,220) by a South Korean court for breaking child welfare laws at his football school. Son Woong-jung, a former professional footballer, gained fame through his memoir on guiding his son to success in the English Premier League. However, earlier this year, allegations surfaced that coach Son Heung-yun, brother of the Spurs player, physically abused a young player at the academy. The incident left the player with a significant bruise on his left thigh, leading to the court's decision to impose the fine.

The student and his teammates were also subjected to verbal abuse by Son senior, according to his family.

Son Woong-jung, Son Heung-yun and another individual were each ordered to pay three million won for violating child welfare law, Yonhap news agency and other South Korean media reported.

The three, who can appeal, have also been required to complete 40 hours of educational sessions on child abuse.

The Chuncheon District Court's decision on Friday followed the indictment of the three by prosecutors on August 30, who requested that the court impose fines.

AFP reached out to the court and the lawyers representing both sides, but did not receive a reply.

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Son Woong-jung has apologised but said the coaching staff at his academy "never spoke or acted in a way that wasn't rooted in love for the children".

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