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Seok Hyeon-joon (31), a striker from the national football team who caused controversy by being on the list of military manpower evaders by the Military Manpower Administration, expressed his intention to fulfill his military duty, saying, "I had no intention of avoiding military service."
On the 30th (yesterday), Seok Hyun-joon posted a post on his Instagram, explaining the situation related to his military service and apologizing for the controversy.
He said, "I'm sorry for disappointing many people due to the military service issue. As of the 30th, the police and prosecutors' investigations were completed, and my military service issue went to the court and awaited trial. I'm sorry to tell you," he said.
In 2009, starting with the prestigious Ajax in the Netherlands, he continued his professional life overseas, was selected as a national team member, and participated in 15 A matches. Ola has been at the center of controversy.
He was accused of violating the Military Service Act and lost an administrative lawsuit against the Military Manpower Administration.
Seok Hyun-jun said, "There have been many rumors of military service avoidance and naturalization, but nothing like that. As a citizen of the Republic of Korea, I had no intention of avoiding military service." There was none," he said.
He said, "As I am obliged to defend the country, I have tried to send letters of cooperation to terminate contracts with overseas clubs." I also missed the time when I could go to managing director," he explained.
He continued, "Last summer, when I was able to afford the penalty with only one year left on my contract, I paid the penalty for military service and terminated the contract." "he added.
Seok Hyun-jun canceled his contract with Troyes at the end of July and currently has no team.
He said, "I couldn't do that at the time when I was supposed to complete my military service, so there were many misunderstandings and articles. The reason I remained silent was because nothing had been clearly arranged." sorry," he said.
"I apologize once again for not fulfilling my military service at the right time and causing unnecessary misunderstandings," he said.
(Photo = Seok Hyun-joon Instagram capture, Yonhap News)