K-League: Match-fixing scandal a catalyst

The government has threatened to shut down the 16-club league after 46 players were arrested earlier this month in relation to attempts to fix 15 matches from June to October last year.

Prosecutors have charged several former players with match-fixing, while 10 active players have been slapped with life bans. A coach was also arrested for attempting to blackmail a player over his part in the scandal.

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