South Korean fans throw dog food at football association chief after World Cup exit

South Korean football fans displayed extreme anger and dissatisfaction upon the national team's return from the World Cup, with reports of fans throwing dog food at the head of the Korea Football Association president, Chung Mong-gyu. The incident occurred at the airport as the team arrived, following their elimination from the group stage and the resignation of head coach Hong Myung-bo.

According to Yonhap News, a man threw what appeared to be "dog biscuits" at Chung Mong-gyu. This act of protest is reminiscent of a similar incident in 2014 during the Brazil World Cup, where fans threw malt candy at the association's leadership, signifying a deep level of discontent among the supporters.

Approximately 300 fans gathered at the airport, holding banners that read "Korean football is dead" and chanting for coach Hong Myung-bo to resign. When asked by reporters for a statement, Hong Myung-bo remained silent and left the arrival hall without issuing an apology for the team's performance. The team's failure to advance from the group stage has clearly ignited widespread frustration among the fanbase.