South Korean businessman and football administrator
South Korea has exited the World Cup group stage after a 1-0 loss in Monterrey, prompting the resignation of head coach Hong Myung-bo. Son Heung-min has apologized to fans, while South Korea’s president calls for sports-administration reforms. The team’s rising generation had been seen as key to future success.
South Korea’s football association has apologised for controversial conduct surrounding payments for sexual services by referees in the early 2010s, with police investigations and a leadership shake-up following the team’s disappointing World Cup campaign.