FA Referee Committee Chairman Moon Jin-hee Resigns Over Shouting and Hands in Pockets at Hearing

Moon Jin-hee, chairman of the Korea Football Association (KFA) Referee Committee, who sparked controversy by raising his voice and showing an inappropriate attitude during a parliamentary hearing, has voluntarily resigned.

KFA Referee Committee Chairman Moon Jin-hee engaged in a war of words with lawmakers at a parliamentary hearing on July 30.

[Moon Jin-hee / Former KFA Referee Committee Chairman (July 30): "No, you get to speak, and I'm not allowed to speak? (What do you think you're doing right now!) Don't butt in and... since this morning."]

He also drew criticism for answering questions with one hand shoved in his pocket.

Amid a barrage of criticism, he stepped down from his position as chairman today (August 3).

The KFA announced that it will operate the Referee Committee under an acting deputy chairman system until a new executive board is formed.

(Video editing: Park Ki-deok, Design: Seo Hyun-jung)
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