South Korea football association investigates referee over alleged insult toward Ji So-yun
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The Korea Football Association has referred a female referee to its disciplinary committee following accusations of misconduct during a WK League match. Ji So-yun, a player for Suwon FC and former Chelsea midfielder, alleged the official made a disparaging remark regarding her menstrual cycle after a penalty dispute. The incident occurred during a match between Suwon FC Women and Seoul City Hall last month. While the Korea Women's Football Federation characterized the comment as a euphemism, Ji reported hearing the remark over the officials' communication system. The Korea Football Association's refereeing department initially denied that the term was used or directed at the player. A formal disciplinary hearing will now address the conflicting accounts and the severity of the allegations.
- •The Korea Football Association disciplinary committee will review the incident.
- •Ji So-yun accused the referee of making a derogatory comment about menstruation.
- •The official allegedly made the remark during a dispute over a penalty request.
- •The Korea Women's Football Federation identified the language as a menstruation euphemism.
- •A hearing date for the disciplinary review has not been announced.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — South Korean football referee faces hearing over 'period' insult
"A woman referee in South Korea will face a disciplinary hearing over accusations she insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun by saying she was menstruating, the football association told AFP on Friday.A Korea Football Association (KFA) official told AFP they have referred the case to the association's disciplinary committee.
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