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KFA Opens Disciplinary Case Over Alleged Referee Remark

9/8/2026

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The Korea Football Association opened disciplinary proceedings against referee Bae Sun-young after an alleged menstruation remark.
On 28 August, Suwon FC forward Ji So-yun heard the comment, confronted Bae and got a yellow card.
The Korea Pro-Footballers Association called the incident a human-rights violation, demanded Bae’s expulsion and a refereeing overhaul.
The KFA’s refereeing department said “period” was not used, suggesting “girl’s day” was said, with the case still pending.

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The Korea Football Association opened disciplinary proceedings against referee Bae Sun-young after an alleged menstruation remark.
On 28 August, Suwon FC forward Ji So-yun heard the comment, confronted Bae and got a yellow card.
The Korea Pro-Footballers Association called the incident a human-rights violation, demanded Bae’s expulsion and a refereeing overhaul.
The KFA’s refereeing department said “period” was not used, suggesting “girl’s day” was said, with the case still pending.