Former Man United midfielder Park Ji-Sung is disappointed with a stereotypical racist song being sung by fans at Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan during the Red Devils’ recent win over them.
He spoke about it on the UTD Podcast, saying: “I’m really sorry for him to hear that.
“I know that United fans don’t mean any offence to him for that song but still I have to educate the fans to stop that word [dog meat], which is usually these days a racial insult to the Korean people.
“That particular word is very discomforting for Korean people, and I really feel very sorry for the younger players who heard that kind of song.
“In Korea, things have changed a lot. It is true that historically we have eaten dog meat but these days, particularly the younger generation, they really hate it. The culture has changed.
“I really request the fans to stop singing that word. It causes discomfort to Korean people when they hear that song. It’s time to stop.”
United fans started singing a chant that included a lyric about Koreans allegedly consuming dog meat when Park played for the club from 2005-2012.
The club has pledged its support to Park in this matter, urging fans to stop singing the racist chant.
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