On March 30, during a hearing held by the National Assembly's Culture and Sports Committee, former national team coach Hong Myeong-bo expressed his opinions on issues in football. The hearing also had the presence of Yu Yong-su, acting chairman of the Korea Football Association, and Chang Mong-kyu, former chairman of the Korea Football Association.
Democratic Party member Kim Young-gwang, who is a former goalkeeper and active YouTuber, argued that 'many problems are covered up in the culture of seniority and mentorship.' Meanwhile, Leecheon-su, a National Assembly member, stated that 'five key figures who control the Korea Football Association need to be brought out. Simply changing the chairman does not mean KFA will change.' In response to these questions, Hong said,
