Nami Kim, Korean Olympic Committee Secretary General, Resigns over Controversy Surrounding Inappropriate Remarks

The Korean Olympic Committee announced on May 4 that Nami Kim, Secretary General, had expressed her intention to resign following controversy over inappropriate remarks.

According to the Korean Olympic Committee, Secretary General Kim stated, "I deeply apologize for causing concern to the public and members of the sports community due to this matter," and added, "As a public official, I feel a heavy sense of responsibility and will step down from my position."

Nami Kim, Secretary General, became the subject of controversy after it was confirmed that she made inappropriate remarks to the family of a middle school boxing athlete who has been in a coma.

Nami Kim, Secretary General of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee

It was recently reported in the media that Secretary General Kim made inappropriate remarks to the family of student athlete A, a middle school boxer who has remained unconscious since he collapsed from a punch during the National Presidential Boxing Tournament last September.

At the time of the incident, Secretary General Kim told A's parents, "I will take 100% responsibility," but later changed her stance. According to a recording released by Mokpo MBC, Secretary General Kim commented on A's condition, saying, "The child had no chance from the beginning. He is already brain-dead. Now, the probability of him waking up is..." She continued, "We really don't want to compare it to other cases, but in a marathon, one person died in an accident and the family donated the organs."

Secretary General Kim also expressed her displeasure regarding the athlete's parents attempting to record their conversation in preparation for unforeseen circumstances, stating, "I felt very uncomfortable, as if they were trying to profit from their son's condition."

The Korean Olympic Committee stated it recognizes the seriousness of this matter and will thoroughly review its systems to ensure athlete protection functions are fully operational. The committee also pledged to strengthen organizational discipline and public service ethics, and to focus all efforts on restoring public trust.

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