Former Soccer Star Song Jong-kook Shares Life in a Camper After Divorce

Former South Korean national soccer player Song Jong-kook (송종국), known for his role in the 2002 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, has revealed that he has been living in a camper for the past four years following his divorce. On July 20, he appeared on MBN's (MBN) show 'Altoran' and shared insights into his life as a 'natural person' living in a camper.

Reflecting on his past glory, Song recalled receiving a luxury car as a reward for his contributions to the World Cup. However, he now resides in a camper trailer instead of an apartment, which has sparked curiosity among fans.

His camper, located near a small reservoir in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, is valued at approximately 70 million KRW. Although the living space is only about 20 square meters, Song expressed satisfaction, stating, "The yard is larger than 300 pyeong (approximately 1,000 square meters)." He also mentioned that living in a camper is more comfortable than living in an apartment, emphasizing his desire for a free and easy lifestyle.

Song's daily routine includes a simple breakfast of apples and soybean milk, followed by about an hour and a half of maintaining a lawn as large as a soccer field. He also works as a youth soccer coach, guiding children, and enjoys hosting meat parties with guests at his camper, showcasing his cooking skills with dishes like ramen and pork belly.

However, his current lifestyle contrasts sharply with past controversies surrounding unpaid child support. After his divorce from Park Yeon-soo (박연수) in 2015, she has been the primary caregiver for their daughter Song Ji-a (송지아) and son Song Ji-wook (송지욱). Last year, Park publicly accused Song of failing to pay child support through her social media, shocking the public. She shared a post with a character holding a yellow card, stating, "I only asked him to keep one promise made in front of the law for the children..." She later clarified that this referred to child support, expressing her frustration, saying, "I have endured this more than a hundred times. Please just keep your promise."

This ongoing controversy adds a bittersweet layer to Song Jong-kook's pursuit of a carefree life in his camper.