"Proposed naturalization of China, I didn't think about it."" Hwang Dae-heon and Akyeon → Lin Xiaojun's feelings about changing nationality

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Lin Xiaojun (30, Korean name Lim Hyo-jun), a gold medalist at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics who was naturalized from South Korea to China, said, "When I first received the offer to naturalize in China, I didn't have so many concerns or conflicts."

According to Chinese media Sohu on the 7th (Korea time), Lin Xiaojun said in a recent interview with local media that "the simple reason for deciding to naturalize in China was because I just wanted to continue my career."

Lin Xiaojun, who won the men's 1,500m short track speed skating competition at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics with the national flag, was sued for forced harassment after playing with his junior Hwang Dae-heon (27)'s pants down during training for the national team in June of the following year, and was suspended for one year by the Korea Skating Union. After that, he returned the Taegeuk mark and decided to naturalize in China.

Asked if there was any difficulty in deciding to naturalize in China, Lin Xiaojun replied, "I didn't hesitate or worry much." He also said that he had trained in China in the past and was satisfied with the competitive atmosphere and training environment within the Chinese national team.

In the process, Lin Xiaojun replied that the key was whether he could continue his life as a short track speed skater, rather than a matter of identity, such as having to abandon his Korean nationality. Moreover, he reportedly answered that there was no reason for refusing naturalization as he was offered direct naturalization by Chinese speed skating legend Wang Meng.

At that time, participation in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, which was the biggest reason for the decision to naturalize in China, was canceled. If he changed his nationality, he would not be able to participate in the Olympics until three years later. In the end, he made the Olympic stage for China only through the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy) Olympics held this year, but failed to win a medal. It was also criticized strongly in China.

Lin Xiaojun said, "My heart was calm. Sometimes the game doesn't go as planned, and as a player, you have to learn to accept reality regardless of the result. Did one's best. Luck is an external factor rather than effort, he said. "In the future, I want to focus on life and study while learning more languages and promote personal growth."

Meanwhile, the charges of forced harassment, which caused Lin Xiaojun's naturalization in China, have already been confirmed as "not guilty" through a Supreme Court ruling. He was fined in the first trial, but was later acquitted in the second and third trials. However, before the acquittal, he had already chosen to naturalize in China.

Hwang Dae-heon recently issued a statement and said, "I was ashamed and embarrassed at the time, but Lim Hyo-joon (Lin Xiaojun) made fun of me while dancing. Afterwards, I kept teasing him in training and felt ignored and ridiculed him, he said. "Even after the incident, Lim Hyo-joon banged the door when I was seen and did not apologize separately. When the police asked me if I wanted to punish Lim Hyo-joon, I didn't answer, but I'm not sure how it led to the criminal case," he claimed.

Hwang Dae-heon then said, "Im Hyo-joon apologized to me ahead of the first disciplinary committee. As soon as I was done, I asked for a signature on the confirmation letter, and Lim Hyo-joon's apology didn't sound sincere. I was also investigated by the police as a suspect, not a victim, he said. "It wasn't supposed to be this way, but it's a pity that it's an irreversible situation. I hope we meet in person and solve the misunderstandings and compete," he said. Regarding Hwang Dae-heon's claim, Lin Xiaojun's position has not yet come out.

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