Police Raid South Korea FA in Probe Into World Cup Coach Appointment
Police are examining whether KFA officials interfered in Hong Myung-bo’s hiring, a probe that follows South Korea’s group-stage exit and his June resignation.
- On Thursday, Seoul police conducted search-and-seizure operations at the Korea Football Association offices, probing allegations of "obstruction of business" in the 2024 appointment of former coach Hong Myung-bo.
- South Korea's group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup after a shock 1-0 loss to South Africa prompted the probe, following June chants of "Hong out!" from disgruntled fans.
- During a July parliamentary hearing, MPs questioned Hong's 3.8 billion won salary, which he disputed, while he said he took "full responsibility" for the poor performance.
- President Lee Jae Myung blamed the team's failure on "incompetent people" promoted to leadership, citing "loyalty and factionalism" tainting recruitment at the sport's top level.
- Financial crimes investigators are probing whether senior KFA officials improperly intervened in the recruitment process, allegedly violating internal rules amid persistent concerns about how Hong was selected.
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Myung-bo Hong, 57, became the national team captain of South Korea in 2024. It didn't go quite right, the South Korean police suspect. Now they have raided the football association's premises.
South Korea police raid football association over Hong appointment ...
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Police raid South Korea soccer federation offices in probe of hiring of Hong Myung-bo as coach
Police have raided the Korea Football Association’s offices as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the 2024 appointment of Hong Myung-bo as South Korea’s national team coach.
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Justice seeks to clarify allegations of manipulation in the process of appointing former national Hong Myung-bo
Seoul police raid South Korea soccer association
Police yesterday raided South Korea’s soccer association as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal FIFA World Cup campaign. Police conducted “search and seizure operations” at the Korea Football Association (KFA) offices, probing allegations of “obst
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