South Korea's football chief Chung Mong-gyu resigned Monday, a week after the national team failed to reach the World Cup knockout stage. His departure follows criticism from President Lee Jae-myung and coach Hong Myung-bo's resignation, after the team secured only three points in their group.
Chung Mong-gyu has resigned as president of the Korea Football Association (KFA) after presiding over his final meeting. He had been in the role since January 2013 and faced criticism over the hiring of the national team coach and other irregularities.
Chung Mong-gyu resigned as president of the Korea Football Association (KFA) on Monday, two weeks before the FIFA World Cup's conclusion. His departure follows the national team's early elimination and criticism over the hiring process of coach Hong Myung-bo.
Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu to resign after 2026 FIFA World Cup amid criticism over coaching hires and governance
South Korea's sports ministry has renewed its call for the Korea Football Association to discipline president Chung Mong-gyu and other senior officials following a court ruling that sided with the ministry. The Seoul Administrative Court ruled the ministry's demand for disciplinary action was justified, invalidating a court injunction that had protected Chung. The KFA must now act within one month to discipline Chung and address administrative wrongdoings within two months.
