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Ex-football czar referred to prosecution over alleged irregularities in Hong Myung-bo’s hiring

Chung Mong-gyu faces charges of obstruction of business on suspicion of interfering in the appointment process.

2026.9.22

Sexual service allegations against Korea Football Association draw criticism from Japan

Various outlets responded to the JTBC report, with one saying that any such service provided to foreign referees "undermines the fairness and ethics of sports."

2026.8.7

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Ex-football czar, Hong Myung-bo apologize for World Cup debacle in parliamentary hearing

Chung Mong-gyu and the ex-national team manager appeared before the sports committee, which is probing operations at the Korea Football Association.

2026.7.30

A football hearing driven by anger is best avoided (KOR)

Public anger over Korea’s World Cup exit has fueled calls for accountability, but a parliamentary hearing risks politics and spectacle more than meaningful reform.

2026.7.22

A football hearing driven by anger is best avoided

Public anger over Korea’s World Cup exit has fueled calls for accountability, but a parliamentary hearing risks politics and spectacle more than meaningful reform.

2026.7.21

Hong Myung-bo says he'll attend parliamentary hearing into KFA if called

The former national team manager said he will attend a hearing if summoned as lawmakers wade into the fallout over Korea’s World Cup exit and scrutiny of his hiring.

2026.7.8

Korean football begins overhaul after Chung exits

Chung Mong-gyu resigned as Korea Football Association (KFA) president as a government-backed reform committee launched to reshape governance, youth development and leadership.

2026.7.6

Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu resigns

He had originally been expected to resign after the FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded, but that timeline moved up after Korea was eliminated earlier than expected in the tournament's group stage.

2026.7.6

Fans beg Paulo Bento to return as manager after Korea's disappointing World Cup results

Fans of Korea's national football team are leaving comments on the former manager's wife's Instagram posts, pleading with him to come back.

2026.7.1

KFA needs a new governance system, not just a new president

As Chung Mong-gyu prepares to step down, Korean football should focus less on his successor and more on building a professional, accountable leadership system.

2026.6.29