A woman referee in South Korea is referred for a disciplinary hearing after allegations that she insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun by saying she was menstruating. The Korea Football Association (KFA) says the matter has been sent to its disciplinary committee following a report of the incident.
According to a KFA official who speaks to AFP, the case is now subject to review under the association’s disciplinary process. Both outlets describe the accusation as involving the referee making a remark about menstruation directed at Ji, who is identified as a former Chelsea midfielder. The reporting does not provide additional details about when or where the alleged comment occurred, nor does it include a response from the referee or Ji.
The coverage focuses on the referral to the KFA’s disciplinary body and the nature of the alleged insult, without attributing fault or outcomes beyond the decision to hold a hearing.
