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Former KFA President Chung Mong-gyu Summoned as Suspect, Interrogated for Over 11 Hours

An Huijae

Published : Sep 3, 2026 6:11 AM

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Former Korea Football Association (KFA) President Chung Mong-gyu returned home last night (September 2) after undergoing more than 11 hours of police interrogation.

It is reported that the police intensively questioned Chung regarding allegations that he unfairly intervened in the appointment of former national team head coach Hong Myung-bo.

Encountering reporters before and after his appearance at the police station, Chung strongly denied the allegations, stating that there was no unfair intervention.