South Korean Footballer Son Jun-ho Released from Chinese Detention

The release follows a year-long detention on bribery allegations amid a broader crackdown on corruption in Chinese soccer.

South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho has been released from detention in China after nearly a year, following allegations of accepting bribes.
The release coincides with the sentencing of the former Chinese Football Association chairman to life in prison for bribery, marking a significant crackdown on corruption within Chinese soccer.
Son, who played for Shandong Taishan FC and represented South Korea in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has returned home but has not made any statements regarding the allegations.
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been actively involved in the case, providing legal assistance and conducting around 20 consular visits.
Son's arrest was part of a broader anti-corruption initiative by Beijing targeting high-level figures in Chinese soccer.