A Korean Baseball Icon’s Public Nightmare
Hey guys! So, a really intense and kinda shocking story has been unfolding here in Korea involving a super famous sports figure. We’re talking about Ryu Joong-il, a legendary former manager for the Korean national baseball team and popular pro teams like the LG Twins and Samsung Lions. He’s basically a household name for anyone who follows baseball here. But recently, he’s been in the news for something way outside the stadium: a very messy and public family drama with his former daughter-in-law.
It all started when Ryu’s son accused his now ex-wife, a high school teacher, of having an inappropriate relationship with one of her male students. The family even filed a petition with the government, with Ryu himself stepping forward to reveal his identity to bring attention to the case, saying he was devastated by the situation.
The Latest Bombshell: DNA on a Costume
Just when we thought this story couldn’t get any crazier, Ryu Joong-il’s wife dropped a major bomb. She released a statement claiming that DNA evidence, specifically semen, from the male high school student was found on a school uniform-style costume owned by her former daughter-in-law. This is a huge accusation that adds a very physical and shocking layer to the family’s claims. They’re essentially saying they have proof of a physical relationship, which has been a key point of contention. The family has been frustrated, stating that despite submitting evidence like CCTV footage of the two kissing, hotel records, and costume purchase receipts, the investigation wasn’t thorough enough.
How Did the Justice System Respond?
This is where it gets complicated. Despite the family’s accusations and the evidence they provided, prosecutors decided not to indict the former daughter-in-law, citing insufficient evidence. Their reasoning was that they couldn’t prove the alleged sexual relationship happened before the student turned 18 (the age of consent in this context). The child abuse allegation, tied to the fact that the couple’s young son was allegedly brought to hotels during these meetings, was also dropped. This lack of legal action is what pushed Ryu Joong-il to go public, expressing his deep disappointment in the justice and education systems. His son has since filed an appeal.
The Other Side of the Story
The former daughter-in-law’s family, of course, denies everything. Her father has publicly stated that there was never an improper relationship. He claims the costume was bought for her to wear with her husband (Ryu’s son) and that the DNA analysis from a private company is unreliable. He also turned the tables, accusing Ryu’s son of trying to extort them for billions of won during the divorce proceedings. It’s a classic “he said, she said” situation, but played out on a national stage with some very serious and scandalous details. It’s a truly tangled and sad story that has everyone in Korea talking.
