Kim Ha-seong’s side: “Assault on a junior baseball player?” “If it’s true, file a formal complaint.”

Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres, who became the first Korean player ever to win the Golden Glove Award in the Major League National League Utility Fielder category, is answering questions from reporters at an official press conference held at Hotel Riviera in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 20th.

Kim Ha-seong (28, San Diego Padres), who plays in the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB), refuted junior professional baseball player Lim Hye-dong's claim that he was "assaulted" by saying that it was not true.

Attorney Jeong Da-eun of Choi Sun Law Firm, Kim's legal representative, said in a statement on the 8th, "The claim that Kim assaulted her unilaterally and habitually is not true at all."

Last month, Mr. Kim filed a complaint against his junior, Mr. Lim, to the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul on charges of blackmail and threats. Then, on the 6th, the complainant was investigated.

It is reported that Mr. Kim got into a fight with Mr. Lim at a bar in Gangnam, Seoul two years ago. Afterwards, he claimed that Mr. Lim continued to demand settlement money under the pretext of assault. The amount paid by Mr. Kim to Mr. Lim is said to be approximately 400 million won. Mr. Lim also provided a photo to some media outlets the day before, saying it was proof that he had been assaulted.

In response to this, Attorney Jeong said, “If the claim is true, he will have to file a formal complaint. In this case, Kim will faithfully participate in the investigation and prove his innocence, and at the same time, he will be held accountable for making false accusations.” “It is,” he said.

Regarding the background to filing a complaint, he said, “Mr. Lim threatened and demanded money as a settlement amount, and the money was paid on the condition that he not directly or indirectly contact us or engage in any unfavorable actions,” and “Nevertheless, Mr. Lim contacted us again.” “We repeatedly committed acts that violated the agreement,” he said.

He continued, “To prevent further damage, we filed a criminal complaint, and separately filed a civil lawsuit and provisional seizure requesting penalties for violation of the agreement.” 19guide03.com