Seol Young-woo's Agent Vows Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Comments and Defamation

The agency representing South Korean national football team defender Seol Young-woo (Crvena zvezda), who is currently competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has announced it will take strong legal action against malicious slander and personal attacks directed at the player.

Sporty Project, Seol's agency, stated on its Instagram account today (June 25), immediately following the final Group A match between South Korea and South Africa, that it "plans to respond firmly and without leniency to illegal activities, including malicious slander, personal attacks, and the spread of false information targeting the player."

Seol started as the team's right wing-back and played the full match, which ended in a 0-1 defeat for South Korea.

The agency stated, "Opinions and assessments regarding performance are part of sports, and constructive criticism and diverse views are important elements of a healthy sports culture." However, it added, "Recently, we have identified instances among some comments and messages that clearly exceed the boundaries of healthy expression, such as profanity, personal attacks, defamation, and the spread of false information."

The agency emphasized, "Such behavior cannot be justified under any circumstances and can cause serious harm not only to the player but also to his family and those around him. It also damages the space for the many fans who continue to offer healthy support and communication, and hinders a culture of sound interaction."

Accordingly, the agency will continue to monitor related posts and comments and has decided to respond strongly without leniency to any illegal acts, including malicious slander, personal attacks, and the dissemination of false information.
 
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