Labor union members of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee protest towards President Lee Kee-heung’s bid for a 3rd time period at an Olympic Heart constructing in Seoul on Nov. 4. (Yonhap)
The tradition and sports activities ministry stated Monday it has suspended the duties of Lee Kee-heung, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, over suspected misconduct.
On Sunday, the ethics inspection staff underneath the Workplace for Authorities Coverage Coordination introduced it requested the police to research Lee and different sports activities officers for alleged improper conduct, akin to improper hiring practices and misuse of funds.
The Ministry of Tradition, Sports activities and Tourism stated it requested a swift investigation into Lee and suspended his duties.
By legislation, an govt officer of a public establishment could also be suspended from his duties when he has dedicated or is suspected of any misconduct, together with receiving cash or committing sexual crimes.
Lee is suspected of ordering the comfort of job necessities on the Jincheon Nationwide Coaching Heart as a way to rent a buddy of his youngsters. He’s accused of bypassing an inner report back to decrease the applicant’s wage and changing an official who opposed the hiring plan.
Different allegations embody claims that Lee really helpful 5 acquaintances for positions in Korea’s Paris Olympic delegation and supplied them journey incentives, which had not been beforehand deliberate.
