Park Ji-sung 42, a legendary Korean soccer star, reacted absurdly to being mentioned on the nomination list for the general election of the People's Power in April next year.
In an interview shortly after the "12th JS Foundation Talent Student Donation Ceremony" held at Suwon World Cup Stadium on Monday, Park officially denied rumors that he would run for the general election that were recently reported. Park is the chairman of JS Foundation, a charitable foundation that was established in 2011.
Earlier on the 11th, the Munhwa Ilbo reported that "the power of the people is considering recruiting Park Ji-sung and Jang Mi-ran ahead of the general election in April next year."
Park Ji-sung is a representative sports star born by Suwon, who started playing soccer when he was in Sannam Elementary School in Suwon and grew up as a national soccer player through Suwon Technical High School.
When asked about running for the general election, Park Ji-sung replied, "I have no intention in politics, so I was a little surprised that such a story came out when I came to Korea for work because my residence is not yet in Korea," adding, "But I personally don't think that will happen."
Having played for Manchester United in the English Premier League for a long time, Park is currently living in London with his family including his wife and two children. As a technical director of Jeonbuk Hyundai, he visits Korea alone for work. 안전놀이터
When asked if he had no intention in the politics in the future, Park Ji-sung dismissed it, saying, "I have never imagined becoming a politician, and I don't feel the need to imagine at all, so I hope you don't make an offer in the future."
After the news on Park's nomination was reported earlier, the public sentiment on the Internet was also cold. Internet users responded that Park was in a hurry to make a puppet while taking a sports star who is well-known for his lack of people, saying, "Why do you want to do politics? Wake up!" and "People must have been in a hurry. Tsk."
Meanwhile, Jang Mi-ran, a weightlifter who was mentioned in the list of candidates along with Park Ji-sung, also denied the allegation. Jang was appointed as the second vice minister of culture, sports and tourism in June and is currently holding public office.
"I feel overwhelmed just five months after taking office. I'll do my best in what I'm in charge of right now," Vice Minister Jang denied the rumor.
