Summary
- Chung Mong-gyu, head of the Korea Football Association, denied any attempts to plot a scheme or cover up the truth in the hiring process of men’s national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo.
- Chung emphasized transparency and fairness in the hiring process, stating he has never selected a national team head coach against recommendations.
- The KFA faced criticism for hiring Hong without a formal interview and snubbing coaches deemed more capable.
- Fans were displeased with Hong’s appointment due to his poor performance as national team coach during the 2014 World Cup.