The National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee has decided to hold a hearing on the Korean Football Association on July 22 at 10 a.m. The decision was made under the leadership of the Democratic Party, while the People Power Party boycotted the session in protest against the committee's composition.
Committee Chair Lee Jae-jung stated, "This hearing aims to address various issues related to the appointment process of the national football team coach and the overall operations of the Korean Football Association." He presented the plan for the hearing, which was subsequently approved.
Lee emphasized, "While we respect the autonomy and expertise of the Korean Football Association, we cannot overlook the role of the National Assembly considering the public nature of football."
In response, lawmaker Jo Gye-won remarked, "The arrogance of the Korean Football Association has reached its peak," urging the committee to ensure the full attendance and diligent submission of materials from key figures, including former Korean Football Association President Chung Mong-kyu and former coach Hong Myung-bo, to properly voice the public's concerns.
Meanwhile, the South Korean national football team recorded one win and two losses in the group stage of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, failing to advance to the knockout stage. This marked the team's worst performance in history under the newly implemented 48-team format.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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