Park Ji-sung also weighed in, saying, "What do you know about innovation committees?" regarding the inappropriate remarks, stating, "Such words and actions are not fitting for that position."

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Park Ji-sung of the K-League Innovation Committee Gong Dong-wi (Director) recently retorted that Seogang-il, Jeollabuk-do Special Self-Governing Province Do Chuk-gu-hyeop (Chairman), made remarks and actions inappropriate for his position.

According to News1 on the 20th, Park (Chairman) made these remarks regarding Chairman Seo's comments after concluding the third meeting of the Innovation Committee held in the Grand Conference Room on the second floor of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Earlier, the KFA president publicly criticized Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo in response to their activities in the K-Football Innovation Committee, stating, "What do Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo know that they should lead an innovation committee? They were national team players in football, but how much life have they lived, how much law do they know, and how much social experience have they had to be the head of an innovation committee?"

He then raised his voice, saying, "Don't just criticize; run directly in the Cha Ra-ri (Chairman) election."

After President Seo's remarks became known, a wave of criticism labeled them as "rude comments" spread among soccer fans.

Park (Chairman) also drew a line against the remarks and actions of Association President Seo. He said, "It is important to speak transparently and accurately before many people about the path we must take and to earn trust," adding, "If we simply provide invalid reasons just for the sake of opposition, anyone today can pass judgment on that."

He further pointed out that while the opinion may have stemmed from his own thoughts, the fact that many people showed a rejection response ultimately demonstrates that it was an action inconsistent with his position.

Seo, the chairman, has previously expressed opposition to reforms such as the expansion of the electoral college currently being discussed by the Innovation Committee, including changes to the Geoje election system.

On this day, Park (Chairman) also responded to a question that some local governments were opposing the introduction of direct elections being promoted by the Innovation Committee.

He emphasized that while the reaction was fully anticipated, he did not expect the restructuring plan to revert to its original state due to such opposition.

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