'Punch to the head': Kangwon's Song Jun-seok faces no additional sanctions... League concludes 'not referred to disciplinary committee'

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Song Jun-seok (25) of Kangwon FC, who was sent off for punching the back of an opponent's head during the match against FC Seoul, will not face additional sanctions.

According to the football community on the 30th, the Korea Professional Football League ultimately decided not to refer Song Jun-seok to the league's disciplinary committee, after comprehensively reviewing the results of the professional panel evaluation meeting held the previous day and the legal team's opinion provided today.

Initially, the league considered whether to request an explanation from Song Jun-seok's club regarding his actions at the time, but ultimately decided to conclude the matter without referring the case to the disciplinary committee.

As a result, Song Jun-seok will receive only a two-match suspension due to the direct red card.

Son Jeong-beom (Seoul), who also received a red card for initially punching Song Jun-seok with his shoulder, had his direct red card ruling confirmed without any post-match reduction.

Although doubts remained regarding intent after footage captured another Kangwon player pushing Son Jeong-beom with his hand just before the collision between Song Jun-seok and Son Jeong-beom, the league concluded that referee Lee Dong-jun's judgment was correct.

Previously, Son Jeong-beom and Song Jun-seok were sent off together in the first half during stoppage time in the 10th round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026, held on the 25th at GangneungHigh1 Resort Arena.

Following a goalkeeper's long kick, a scuffle for position ensued. Son Jeong-beom, who was pushed by another Kangwon player, shoved Song Jun-seok's face with his shoulder, prompting Song Jun-seok to punch Son Jeong-beom.

Referee Lee Dong-jun, who conducted an on-field review at the time, explained: "Shoulder foul by Seoul player (Son Jeong-beom) and striking by Kangwon No. 34 (Song Jun-seok). Final decision: both players receive red cards."

Subsequently, opinions were raised that Song Jun-seok's act of punching was not merely a physical struggle occurring during the match but constituted 'assault,' while others argued that Son Jeong-beom's red card ruling was excessive. However, the league concluded the matter without imposing additional sanctions on Song Jun-seok or reducing Son Jeong-beom's suspension post-match.

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