Police Launch Full Probe into KFA Scandal Over Coach Appointment

South Korean police are intensifying their investigation into allegations of coercion and misconduct surrounding the appointment of national football team coach Hong Myung-bo. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's financial crime investigation unit will question the complainant, the People's Livelihood Countermeasure Committee (PLMCC), on July 14.

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Chung and Lee threatened and coerced the technical committee during Hong's appointment, thereby obstructing business.

The PLMCC filed a complaint on July 2 against former Korea Football Association (KFA) president Chung Mong-gyu, former technical director Lee Eum-saeng, and coach Hong Myung-bo. The group alleges that Chung and Lee threatened and coerced the technical committee during Hong's appointment, thereby obstructing business. The PLMCC also claims Hong received money through deception, constituting a breach of trust, and that this money should be recovered as it came from public funds.

This is not the first time the PLMCC has taken legal action. The group stated they had previously filed a complaint against Chung and others in 2024, but the case did not reach a conclusion, alleging that the matter was "covered up" at a higher level.

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He received money through deception, constituting a breach of trust, and that this money should be recovered as it came from public funds.

The financial crime unit is also investigating complaints related to the appointment of former coach Jürgen Klinsmann. In total, eight related cases previously handled by the Jongno Police Station have been transferred to the financial crime unit for consolidated investigation.

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It was almost decided, but it was all covered up from above.