South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday, hours after President Lee Jae Myung publicly criticised the leadership of the country's football set-up following the national team's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, intensifying scrutiny over the future of South Korean football.
The 57-year-old stepped down after South Korea finished third in their World Cup group with one win from three matches, ending a campaign that fell well below expectations despite a draw many analysts had viewed as favourable. His resignation came shortly after Lee called for accountability within the national football system, saying that putting 'incompetent people' in leadership positions inevitably leads to failure.
