Koreans have been enraged not just at Hong’s results, but attitude. 🥱
One thing that's drawn intense public criticism is Hong's body language. Instead of offering the customary apology bow after announcing his resignation, he walked off putting his hand in his pocket. He was then seen doing the same while talking on his phone upon arriving at Incheon Airport. Many Koreans viewed the posture as deeply disrespectful and lacking remorse. 😤
I find it interesting Korea latches onto subtle things like this. In the states, not sure anyone would have batted an eye over it. 🫡🇰🇷
South Korea president Lee Jae Myung says he is “utterly baffled” at the national team’s World Cup group-stage exit and called for the country’s sports ministry to investigate.
President Lee appeared to criticise the South Korean football association’s (KFA) appointment of head coach Hong Myung-bo as he alleged that “competence” had not been prioritised when selecting a leader.
“I am not just taken aback by this unexpected outcome- I am utterly baffled,” Lee wrote on X.
He continued: “Given that significant national taxpayer funds and state support resources are invested even in World Cup participation, I ask that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism thoroughly investigate the precise circumstances of this incident, analyse its causes, and develop thorough measures for preventing recurrence and improvement.
“We will swiftly push forward with reforms to sports administration to ensure such a thing never happens again.”
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