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Shim Seok-hee, who was disciplined for gossiping by a fellow teammate, announced her return to the national team next month to participate in the World Championships.
Choi Min-jeong, a victim of gossip, also decided to participate in the tournament.
This is Correspondent Ha Seong-ryong.
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Shim Suk-hee was belatedly informed that she had demeaned Choi Min-jung and Kim A-rang at the time of the Pyeongchang Olympics, and at the end of last year, she was suspended for two months and could not participate in the Beijing Olympics.
And when he announced his intention to return to the national team that he would participate in the world championship after his disciplinary action was over on the 21st, a strong backlash followed.
Criticism arose that it was inappropriate for the gossip victims Choi Min-jung and Kim A-rang to be with Shim Suk-hee, and some fans took part in a truck protest against Shim Suk-hee's return.
In particular, concerns have spread that it will adversely affect the atmosphere of the national team, which moved together as a 'one team' at the Beijing Olympics, where Shim Suk-hee was absent.
It is known that Choi Min-jung and Kim A-rang have been contemplating joining the national team amid concerns around them, but as a result of SBS coverage, Choi Min-jung decided to join the national team on the 2nd of next month to participate in the world championships.
[Son Se-won / Seongnam City Hall Manager (Choi Min-jeong's team): Because Choi Min-jeong (outside) expressed his will to do his best (for the World Championship) regardless of what was said...
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Kim A-Rang, who is recovering from a knee injury, is contemplating whether or not to participate.
With Choi Min-jung and Shim Suk-hee decided to 'accompany', the national team will be convened the next day (the 2nd).
(Video editing: Oh Young-taek)