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The speed skating team that caused a drunk driving accident during training was suspended from qualification.
As a result of SBS coverage, the police also launched an investigation.
By Kim Hyung-yeol, staff reporter.
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The Korea Ice Skating Federation took responsibility for the drunk driving accident that occurred inside the Jincheon Athlete's Village on the 22nd and imposed disciplinary suspensions on four athletes, including Beijing Olympic medalists Kim Min-seok and Jeong Jae-won, as well as Jeong Jae-woong and Jeong Seon-kyo.
They drank together at an outside restaurant and then moved to a car together. Jae-Woong Jeong was driving while returning to the athletes' village, and Min-Seok Kim was driving in the village and crashed into a sidewalk block.
Team coach Kim Jin-soo was also suspended due to negligence in management.
The Federation will confirm the suspension period at the Fair Committee next month.
Aside from the union disciplinary action, a police investigation has also begun.
[Jincheon Police Station Traffic Accident Investigation Division: With cooperation from the athletes' village, the (investigation) target was identified and the (police in charge) investigation is ongoing.]
As a result of SBS coverage, the Jincheon Police Station checked the amount of alcohol consumed through the restaurant CCTV, etc. We plan to review the application.
[Jincheon Police Station Traffic Accident Investigation Division: There is a possibility of punishment depending on the amount of drinking, but I think it is difficult to give a definite answer right now.
] Heavy criticism continues.
(Video editing: Nam Il, CG: Lee Jong-jeong)