South Korean soccer school abuse claims highlight changing attitudes

Intolerance of punishment in sports and entertainment grows as more speak out

20240712 Children practice at Son Football Academy in Chuncheon

Children practice at the Son Football Academy in Chuncheon, South Korea. (File photo by Jean Chung)

JOHN DUERDEN, Contributing writer

LONDON -- Allegations of physical abuse against a famous youth soccer academy in South Korea are not only making international headlines but highlighting changing attitudes toward corporal punishment in the country.

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