Police consider investigating KFA's 'sexual entertainment' allegations from 15 years ago Police must first examine basic requirements, such as the statute of limitations, to determine whether a probe is legally possible. 2026.8.10
Japanese football association probes four referees over KFA entertainment allegations The JFA is investigating four Japanese referees linked to matches cited in allegations that the KFA provided sexual entertainment to foreign officials in 2011 and 2012. 2026.8.9
National football association provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees, JTBC report claims According to the broadcaster, the Korea Football Association used corporate cards to provide sexual entertainment to referees before multiple international matches in 2011. 2026.8.6
Police raid KFA as part of Hong Myung-bo appointment case The police began searching the Korea Football Association's (KFA) headquarters to investigate whether it interfered in the appointment of former national team head manager Hong Myung-bo. 2026.8.6
Police summon Hong Myung-bo for national team appointment probe Former national team manager Hong Myung-bo was summoned as a suspect in an investigation into alleged improper intervention by Korea Football Association officials in his appointment. 2026.8.5
Former Taeguk Warriors manager Bento declines to apply for interim position The Portuguese coach, who has expressed interest in taking the hot seat permanently, reportedly decided not to pursue the two-month appointment. 2026.8.1
Failure deserves scrutiny, not humiliation (KOR) As Hong Myung-bo faces renewed criticism, the real test is whether Korea can investigate failure and accountability without turning public scrutiny into personal destruction. 2026.7.31
KFA opens applications for interim national team manager The Korea Football Association has launched its first open recruitment for an interim men’s national team manager, with applications due Aug. 9 and an appointment planned by late August. 2026.7.30
Failure deserves scrutiny, not humiliation As Hong Myung-bo faces renewed criticism, the real test is whether Korea can investigate failure and accountability without turning public scrutiny into personal destruction. 2026.7.30
A football hearing driven by anger is best avoided (KOR) Public anger over Korea’s World Cup exit has fueled calls for accountability, but a parliamentary hearing risks politics and spectacle more than meaningful reform. 2026.7.22
