NC COVID-19 Incident: Team Owner Kim Taek-jin Personally Apologizes... "Will Take Appropriate Responsibility"

Photo of CEO Kim Taek-jin (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Tae-min] Amid criticism over violating COVID-19 quarantine rules, the NC Dinos' club owner personally bowed his head in apology.

As the professional baseball team NC Dinos players caused social controversy by violating COVID-19 quarantine rules, Kim Taek-jin, CEO of NCSoft and the club owner, personally apologized.

On the 16th, CEO Kim Taek-jin issued an apology statement saying, "I would like to apologize on behalf of the club with a heavy heart." He said, "The ultimate responsibility for this incident lies with me as the club owner," and added, "I sincerely apologize to everyone for the social controversy caused by the baseball team, which should bring joy during these difficult and challenging times."

He continued, "As the club owner, I will take responsibility for this incident and take all measures to restore trust," and stated, "Club officials and players involved in this incident will bear appropriate responsibility for the outcome." He emphasized, "We will thoroughly verify whether the principles and values that should be upheld in the club's operations were properly followed and prepare improvement measures."

CEO Kim concluded the apology by saying, "We will carefully listen to the various opinions directed at our club and strive to become a better club that can earn your forgiveness and love," and bowed his head once again in apology.