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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

KCC, Two Officials from Korea Gas Corporation Indicted... "Defamation Based on False Claims, Secondary Harm Without Apology" - starnewskorea.com

*This content was translated by AI.

Professional basketball team Busan KCC has filed a criminal complaint against two officials from Daegu Korea Gas Corporation on charges of defamation.

On the 24th, KCC announced that it had reported two officials from Daegu Korea Gas Corporation to the Seocho Police Station in Seoul on charges of "defamation through publications" (Article 309, Paragraph 2 of the Criminal Act).

KCC further explained that this measure was taken because Korea Gas Corporation seriously damaged KCC's reputation during its appeal against the Korean Basketball League (KBL) disciplinary action regarding Lee Geon-ah's taxes, and subsequently failed to respond to KCC's demands for an explanation and apology.

Previously, it was reported that Korea Gas Corporation made claims to the effect that "KCC exerted influence over the KBL board to unfairly shift the comprehensive income tax that Lee Geon-ah should have borne."

In response, KCC had requested an explanation and apology from Korea Gas Corporation on the 10th, stating that the claim was factually incorrect and damaged the club's reputation.

Regarding Lee Geon-ah's tax issue, KCC explained that "it was a matter decided by the consensus of all 10 clubs through normal procedures, and all clubs must comply. The response was based on common sense that those who violate this should face appropriate disciplinary action."

However, according to KCC, Korea Gas Corporation did not convey any clear explanation or intention...



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