Pai Chai High School Files Injunction Against 6-Month Suspension

The baseball team at Pai Chai High School in Seoul, which was handed a six-month suspension for chanting cheers mocking the Gwangju May 18 Democratization Movement, has filed an injunction with the court to suspend the disciplinary action.

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education stated, "We have confirmed that Pai Chai High School has submitted an application for an injunction to suspend the effectiveness of the six-month suspension imposed by the Korea Baseball Softball Association."

While acknowledging that the cheers in question were inappropriate, Pai Chai High School maintains that the six-month suspension is excessive.

Separately, the Sports Fair Committee of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee is scheduled to hold a re-deliberation on the disciplinary action at 3:00 PM on July 20, following the request from Pai Chai High School.

Whether Pai Chai High School will be able to participate in the Bonghwangdaegi National High School Baseball Tournament is expected to be determined by the court's decision on the injunction or the outcome of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee's re-deliberation.

The Bonghwangdaegi National High School Baseball Tournament is set to open on August 6.
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