Hong Myung-bo's camp denies LA Airport VIP passage claims amid 'witch hunt'

Hong Myung-bo's camp has vehemently denied allegations that the former South Korean national football team coach used a VIP passage at Los Angeles Airport. The reports surfaced following his resignation after the team's poor performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Sports Chosun reported that the "witch hunt" against Hong had gone too far, with speculation overwhelming facts. The former coach's side stated that the claims about using a VIP passage were entirely false and that he was not even aware of the existence of such a service.

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The 'witch hunt' has gone too far. There are no 'facts,' only rampant 'speculative reports.'

Hong Myung-bo reportedly returned to South Korea on May 30th with some of the national team players. He then traveled to Los Angeles on June 2nd to spend time with his family. His camp emphasized that the media reports were based on unfounded speculation rather than factual reporting.

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The use of a VIP passage at LA Airport is baseless, and we did not even know such a service existed.