Problems with KFA coach hiring began with chief's order for extra interviews: sports ministry
For the past three months, the Korea Football Association (KFA) has been under fire for hiring Hong Myung-bo as head coach of the men's national team without adhering to proper procedures. The sports ministry,
KFA breached rules in hiring of S. Korea coaches, ministry says
The Korea Football Association (KFA) broke its own hiring rules while recruiting national team head coach Hong Myung-bo and ex-coach Juergen Klinsmann, the sports ministry said on Wednesday.
Korean Football Coach Appointment Scandal: Ministry Unveils Rule Violations
The Korea Football Association (KFA) breached its own hiring rules during the recruitment of national team head coach Hong Myung-bo and ex-coach Juergen Klinsmann. An investigation by the sports ministry revealed irregularities in the hiring process and questionable authority delegations.
South Korea's sports ministry confirms irregularities in national soccer coach hiring
SEOUL: The South Korean soccer association violated multiple regulations in hiring the current and former national team coaches, the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism confirmed Wednesday (Oct 2).
Ministry confirms irregularities in national football coach hiring
The South Korean football association violated multiple regulations in hiring the current and former national team coaches, the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism confirmed Wednesday. The ministry,
Sports Ministry: KFA Broke Rules to Hire Hong as National Football Coach
A sports ministry investigation has found that the Korea Football Association(KFA) violated its own rules when it hired Hong Myung-bo as the head coach of the national football
FIFA warns Korean football body of possible sanctions due to investigation by sports ministry
FIFA has warned the Korea Football Association (KFA) of possible sanctions for violating its obligation to operate independently, in light of an ongoing probe by the sports ministry.
Soccer-KFA breached rules in hiring of S. Korea coaches, ministry says
The Korea Football Association (KFA) broke its own hiring rules while recruiting national team head coach Hong Myung-bo and ex-coach Juergen Klinsmann, the sports ministry said on Wednesday. South Korea brought back Hong for a second spell in charge of the team in July,
FIFA warns South Korean football body of possible sanctions due to investigation by sports ministry
The sports ministry is finalising its investigation and is scheduled to recommend disciplinary steps against relevant KFA officials at the end of October.
(2nd LD) Sports ministry says football federation broke rules in hiring men's nat'l coaches
The sports ministry said Wednesday the Korea Football Association (KFA) violated several rules in hiring the men's national team head coach Hong Myung-bo, rejecting the national football federation's claim that it had followed the proper process.
Football association broke rules in hiring national team coaches: culture ministry
The Korea Football Association (KFA) repeatedly violated internal regulations when hiring both Hong Myung-bo and his predecessor, Jurgen Klinsmann, as head coaches of the men's national football team,
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KFA chief must go
The Korea Football Association (KFA) is facing intense public criticism for its mishandling of the men’s national football team coaching appointments. KFA President Chung Mong-gyu is at the heart of ...
FIFA warns S. Korean football body of possible sanctions due to investigation by sports ministry
FIFA has warned the Korea Football Association (KFA) of possible sanctions for violating its obligation to operate ...
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Oct. 4)
The Korea Football Coaches Association, along with other senior football figures, have called for Chung's immediate resignation. In their view, he has repeatedly demonstrated incompetence and ...
South Korea coach Hong denies allegations of preferential treatment
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his appointment was not the result of preferential treatment from the Korea Football ...