Controversial Korea football body chief to step down after World Cup - The Korea Times

Controversial Korea football body chief to step down after World Cup - The Korea Times

Chung Mong-gyu, president of the Korea Football Association for 13 years, announced he will resign after the 2026 FIFA World Cup following government audits, court rulings against him, and widespread public pressure over mismanagement. The move signals persistent governance failures in national sports bodies, where leadership controversies tied to opaque hiring practices and political interference can destabilize major tournament preparations.