In the wake of a scandal involving the alleged installation of hidden cameras in a women’s locker room, South Korea’s National Swimming Team Manager has reportedly resigned.
Over the weekend we reported how the Korean police are days away from summoning an incumbent National Swimming Team athlete for questioning regarding an alleged hidden camera incident. The athlete in question, whose name has not yet been released, allegedly worked with another former national team swimmer already being investigated to install a camera in a female athlete locker room back in 2013.
On his abrupt resignation due to the scandal happening under his term, Team Manager Ahn Jong-taek stated, “As manager that leads the team, I deeply feel responsible that such (a) shameful incident took place.”
“I hope (the) truth would be revealed clearly as soon as possible so that other swimmers and coaches would not suffer.”
The former male swimmer already being investigated said he committed the offense of allegedly taking photos of female athletes with the cooperation of the current national swimmer.
Yonhap News is also reporting that the police have seized the former athlete’s laptop, but have yet to find evidence of the perpetrators having posted videos online.
It’s nice to see honorable resignations from top management. It must be a world first in international swimming administration.