From 'Entry Denied' to Death Threats: Public Backlash Against Hong Myung-bo Intensifies

The South Korean national football team has failed to advance to the Round of 32 following the final calculations of their World Cup group standings.

As head coach Hong Myung-bo announced his voluntary resignation to take responsibility, public criticism has reached an extreme level.

This is a restaurant in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province.

A sign reading "Hong Myung-bo is denied entry" is posted on the door.

It is reported that the sign was put up to express disappointment with the World Cup match results following the game against South Africa.

It is not just this location.

Photos of a convenience store with a "Hong Myung-bo denied entry" sign and a city bus with a message saying "Hong Myung-bo denied boarding" are also spreading online.

Furthermore, a user on an online community, claiming to be a 40-year-old U.S. citizen, even posted a threat to kill coach Hong at Incheon International Airport on the day of his return to Korea.

The police plan to track down the author of the post on charges including intimidation and will remain on high alert to prevent any unexpected incidents during the coach's arrival.

(Photo courtesy of: X, Online Community)
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