Lee Kyung-hwan explained

Lee Kyung-Hwan
Fullname:Lee Kyung-Hwan
Birth Date:21 March 1988
Birth Place:South Korea
Death Place:Incheon, South Korea
Height:1.74 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2007–2008
Youthclubs1:Myoungsin University
Years1:2009–2010
Years2:2011
Clubs1:Daejeon Citizen
Clubs2:Suwon Bluewings
Caps1:32
Goals1:1
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Pcupdate:25 July 2011

Lee Kyung-Hwan (March 21, 1988 – April 14, 2012) was a South Korean football player. He played for Daejeon Citizen and Suwon Bluewings.

Lee was involved in match-fixing scandal while playing for Daejeon Citizen. On the basis of the prosecution's investigation, it was confirmed in August 2011 that he would be banned from playing in the all football leagues in South Korea.

He committed suicide in Incheon on 14 April 2012, at age 24, after jumping off an apartment building. Lee was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former K-League player Lee Kyung-Hwan commits suicide after match-fixing involvement . Goal.com . 2012-04-16.