It has been revealed that Lee Im-saeng, the technical director of the 토토사이트 Korea Football Association, has yet to submit his resignation letter.
Chairman Chung Mong-gyu attended a comprehensive inspection of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee held at the National Assembly on Monday as a witness. At the meeting, Min Hyung-bae of the Minjoo Party asked questions on whether Lee Im-saeng would move to the meeting.
After a brief pause, Chairman Chung Mong-gyu said, “I heard that (Lee Im-saeng) was hospitalized due to mental shock after questioning on Sept. 24 and was discharged last week. As he expressed his intention to resign, we will discuss it soon,” adding, “He was hospitalized due to depression due to the shock. He seems to have a soft heart.”
Chairman Jeon Jae-soo asked, “What shocked the director Lee Im-saeng?” Chairman Chung Mong-gyu replied, “I think I have been under stress that I have never experienced in my life.”
Then Chairman Jeon Jae-soo asked back, “Doesn’t it mean that you did an act that should not be forced or questioned to the extent that you were shocked?” Chairman Chung Mong-kyu also said, “I don’t think so. I think (Lee Im-saeng) took it seriously just because he was asked.”
Chairman Jeon Jae-soo pointed out, “Most people would feel shocked when it was revealed that there was a problem with the process of appointing Hong Myung-bo during the current questioning process. It is as if you are saying something that could cause misunderstanding that a soft-hearted person was hospitalized after being shocked by the current questioning of the stylistic committee.”
Chairman Chung Mong-gyu said, “No. Anyone who stands at the National Assembly will feel heavy and burdensome.”
Meanwhile, director Lee Im-saeng was criticized by ruling and opposition lawmakers for the fairness and validity of the process of appointing director Hong Myung-bo through a question on pending issues at the National Assembly on the 24th of last month.
Explaining the appointment process of Hong Myung-bo, director Lee Im-saeng said, “We had a conversation from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the bakery where Hong Myung-bo often goes. After the interview, I asked (to take over as the national team coach). I made the request because I thought this person was suitable for Korean soccer.”
Then, Rep. Cho Gye-won of the Democratic Party of Korea asked, “Can it be seen as an interview that Hong Myung-bo talked about why he should take the position of coach of the national team several times?” In response, director Lee Im-saeng said, “I think this is also a process for me to learn.”