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Asia's First Showdown Championship Opens in Seoul... South Korea's Team Targets Home Gold
Lee Ka-in's Debut with Atlético Madrid and His Message for Korean Football
South Korea football, take note of the US innovation
South Korea Football Team Embroiled in Match-Fixing Scandal
Ig-in's Debut Fever, Seoul World Cup Stadium Area is 'Ig-in El Nino'!
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Asia's First Showdown Championship Opens in Seoul... South Korea's Team Targets Home Gold
The 2026 IBSA Showdown Asian Championship, Asia's first official regional showdown tournament, will be held at the Olympic Parktel in Seoul from August 12 to 17. South Korea's team aims to win the gold medal at the historic first Asian championship held at home.
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South Korea's unbeaten streak in 7 matches amid referee scandal
South Korea went unbeaten in 7 matches where KFA allegedly provided sexual favors to referees. Analysis of 2011-2012 World Cup/Olympic qualifiers scandal.
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Foreign Referee Sex Scandal...Korean Football Association Under Investigation
The Korean Football Association is under investigation for allegations of improper interference in the hiring process of former coach Hong Myeong-bo, and a scandal involving past sexual favors to foreign referees has resurfaced, drawing significant coverage from major international news outlets.
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South Korea faces police raid over Hong Myung-bo hiring scandal
South Korea's national team faces a police raid on KFA offices over Hong Myung-bo's hiring, sparking heated public debate after the 2026 World Cup exit.
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KFA Apologizes and Announces Sweeping Reform After 2026 World Cup Fallout
South Korea's football association apologizes and pledges sweeping reform after the 2026 World Cup disappointment, detailing scandals and future steps.
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Foreign Media Focusing on Recent Controversies in Korean Football
Following the controversy over the appointment of Hong Myeong-bo as a former national team coach, which led to police raids on the Korea Football Association, and allegations of past foreign referee sex-related incidents, major foreign media outlets are reporting these issues with significant attention.
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History
South Korea compete on the international stage under the AFC confederation. The team qualified for the 2026 World Cup via their qualifying campaign. Their best previous World Cup finish is 4th place.