"We will accept the apology, but the fan will bear the restoration costs directly": Daejeon Hana's official statement... Follow-up measures after controversy over away fan damaging seats

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Daejeon Hana Citizen of K League 1, the top tier of professional football in Korea, has decided to accept an apology from an away fan who damaged seats in the away section during a home match. However, the cost of restoring the damaged facility will be borne directly by the fan in question.

On the 16th, Daejeon announced its official stance through the club's official channels regarding the incident of damage to facilities in the away section that occurred during the home game against Jeonbuk Hyundai held at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 9th.

At the time, controversy arose after footage showing some away fans cheering in an inappropriate manner, such as climbing onto and jumping on the seats in the away spectator stands, was released on social media.

It was also confirmed during this process that the relevant seats had been damaged.

Subsequently, the away fan in question contacted the club first to express their apology and conveyed their intention to fulfill their compensation responsibility, along with a handwritten letter of apology.

In addition, the fan visited the Daejeon club office directly on the 16th to convey their apology once again. Both sides also discussed the burden of costs required for seat restoration.

The Daejeon club stated, "Considering that the fan in question acknowledged the facts and showed sincere remorse, we have decided to accept the apology."

However, separate from accepting the apology, it was decided that the fan would bear the costs necessary to restore the stadium facilities to their original condition.

While stating that "we respect the passionate cheering of all fans," Daejeon added, "Since the stadium is a space used by many people together, it is necessary to jointly protect the facilities and viewing environment so that all spectators can watch the game safely."

The club further conveyed, "Going forward, we will strengthen safety inspections within the stadium and management of the viewing environment, and do our best to operate home games where all fans can cheer with peace of mind."

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