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South Korea begins search for interim national football coach
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South Korea begins search for interim national football coach

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • The Korea Football Association has confirmed the process for selecting an interim head coach for the national team.
  • The selection will cover six matches scheduled between September and November.
  • The association's board met to finalize the procedures for appointing the coach and coaching staff.

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has officially begun the process of selecting an interim head coach for the national team, aiming to fill the role for six upcoming matches scheduled from September to November. The association's board convened on August 24th to finalize the procedures for this crucial appointment.

Following the 'National Team Selection and Operation Regulations' set by the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, the KFA will appoint a coach and their entire coaching staff as a unified unit. This approach emphasizes a cohesive team structure from the outset of the interim period.

The selection process is now moving into its active evaluation phase, with the candidates who submitted their applications having been identified. The KFA is set to commence the detailed review of these candidates, marking a significant step towards stabilizing the national team's leadership for the immediate future.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.