'Ulsan-era assault controversy': Shin Tae-yong's current team offers full support, stating "One-year suspension in Korea only, no impact on coaching role"

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Shin Tae-yong's current club, Persija Jakarta (Indonesia), has publicly expressed full support for him.

Persija announced on the 26th (Korean time) via an official statement that "the club's resolve to stand with Coach Shin Tae-yong remains firm."

The club stated, "In response to various reports regarding the suspension imposed by the Korea Football Association (KFA) on Coach Shin Tae-yong, we have directly verified the facts with the KFA. To uphold the club's professionalism and maintain a stable atmosphere across the entire squad, we are taking steps to accurately confirm and correct the information currently circulating."

Earlier this month, the KFA convened a Korea Fair Trade Commission committee regarding Coach Shin Tae-yong and notified him of the suspension. At that time, the KFA did not disclose specific details of the penalty, citing privacy protection reasons.

However, through this official announcement, Persija directly revealed the duration and scope of Coach Shin's suspension.

Persija explained that as a result of communication with the KFA, they confirmed two key points regarding the suspension imposed on Coach Shin.

The club stated, "First, the suspension period imposed by the KFA on Coach Shin Tae-yong is one year."

It further added, "Second, this decision was made under the authority of the KFA and takes effect only within the jurisdiction of South Korean football. Therefore, it has no impact whatsoever on Coach Shin Tae-yong's activities outside of South Korea, including his role at Persija."

While emphasizing that "the management of Persija respects the KFA's decision," the club also added, "At the same time, we will continue to offer unwavering trust and full support so that Coach Shin Tae-yong can keep building the best team possible."

Previously, Coach Shin Tae-yong took charge of Ulsan HD in August last year but was dismissed after just about two months. He subsequently became embroiled in rumors of discord with the squad, allegations of assaulting players, and accusations of playing golf during an away match.

The Sports Ethics Center under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism deemed the matter concerning Coach Shin as serious and voted for a severe penalty in May. Following this, the KFA convened a Korea Fair Trade Commission committee earlier this month to determine the specific level of the suspension.

After leaving Ulsan, Coach Shin returned to the field in June by taking over the helm of Persija in the Indonesian league.

Persija stated, "We believe that any trial can become a precious learning process for personal and professional growth." It further clarified, "We have confirmed that Coach Shin Tae-yong possesses a firm resolve to fulfill his duties to the best of his ability."

It emphasized, "This matter will in no way hinder our steps toward becoming the best team."

Mohammad Prapancha, Chairman of Persija, also said, "We offer full support to ensure that Coach Shin Tae-yong can continue to perform his duties as the head coach of Persija."

He added, "Currently, the entire team is fully focused on preparing for the 2026 President's Cup and the 2026-2027 Super League season. We hope that all players and coaching staff remain unaffected by external circumstances and dedicate themselves solely to improving the team's performance."

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