Ahn Hye-jin, a setter for the women's professional volleyball team GS Caltex, was caught driving under the influence.
On the 17th, the GS Caltex club said on its official social media (SNS), "We confirmed Ahn Hye-jin's drunk driving and, with a heavy sense of responsibility, are informing you of this," adding, "We express deep regret and apologize for causing concern to fans."
Having played as a setter in the women's championship series that ended on the 5th and leading her team GS Caltex to the title, Ahn Hye-jin recently reported to police that she had been caught driving under the influence, according to reports. The GS Caltex club immediately notified the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO), and disciplinary procedures under league rules will follow.
The club said, "We will identify the circumstances of the matter on our own and take corresponding measures," adding, "To prevent a recurrence, we will review and improve the education and management systems for the players and club officials."
Under Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) rules, those caught driving under the influence can face penalties ranging from a minimum "warning" to a maximum "expulsion," along with a fine of at least 5 million won.
A federation official said, "We have just received the report from the club, so we are preparing to convene the rewards and punishment committee," noting, "It looks like we can hold the committee early next week."