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S Korean soccer player gets 2-match ban for displaying political banner at Olympics

Sports Dec. 04, 2012 - 06:33AM JST ( 9 )

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jojo_in_japanDec. 04, 2012 - 08:57AM JST

I would have done the exact same! And for just two-games, I'd do it again
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semperfiDec. 04, 2012 - 12:11PM JST

Slap on the wrist.
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lostrune2Dec. 04, 2012 - 12:20PM JST

I would have done the exact same! And for just two-games, I'd do it again

So long as there's no doing it then whining about it.
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jojo_in_japanDec. 04, 2012 - 06:15PM JST

To clarify, I would have done the same as a Japanese athlete.
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avigatorDec. 04, 2012 - 09:18PM JST

This guy is a national hero in Korea. So, in his heart he did something for his country. The honor he brought to his country is probably better than the medal. Anyway, his countrymen know that he won it and was unjustly punished at the request of Japan.
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mikihouseDec. 04, 2012 - 10:05PM JST

avigator seems like you don't understand the spirit of olympics...No Politics. And I did not realize that Japan controls the IOC. please enlighten us with your omniscience
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HikozaemonDec. 04, 2012 - 10:39PM JST

I still think that (a) given he was found guilty, (b) he is such a patriot, and (c) his medal is still being withheld, he should not be exempt from military service like his teammates, who got it as a reward for winning their medals.

I think he should be given the sign, and a uniform, and left to hold it proudly in the air atop Takeshima for 4-5 years national service.If you think about it, it's a win-win!
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parsboyDec. 05, 2012 - 12:08AM JST

Patriotism . The last refuge of a scoundral !
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smithinjapanDec. 05, 2012 - 09:02AM JST

Hikozaemon: "I think he should be given the sign, and a uniform, and left to hold it proudly in the air atop Takeshima for 4-5 years national service.If you think about it, it's a win-win!!"

It's not Takeshima, it's Dokdo -- read the sign!