South Korean football has ultimately failed to advance to the Round of 32 in the World Cup. Following the loss to South Africa on June 25, criticism has poured in from football fans and experts alike, with international media outlets labeling it one of the worst performances of the tournament.
With the elimination from the Round of 32, public criticism regarding head coach Hong Myung-bo’s tactics and player selection has intensified. Some businesses have even posted signs reading "Hong Myung-bo Banned," and national petitions demanding his resignation have emerged.
Some are now calling for more than just individual accountability for the coach; there is a growing chorus of voices urging fundamental reforms to the structure of the Korea Football Association and the entire South Korean football system in the wake of this failure.
Reported by Hwang Ji-min | Written by Yang Hyun-yi | Video by Hong Jin-young | Graphics by Lee Jung-ju | Produced by Morning Wide Part 3
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