South Korea's football association hearing on July 22 will focus on key figures as Son Heung-min and Park Ji-sung skip the event. The team currently sits 3rd in the 2026 World Cup with 3 points (1 win, 2 losses, recent form LLW).
Why are key figures skipping the hearing?
Former KFA vice-president Park Hang-seo and K-League Innovation Committee member Park Ju-ho submitted absence notices due to overseas commitments. Park Hang-seo, now manager of Thai second-tier side Kanchanaburi Power FC, cited local schedule conflicts. Park Ji-sung and Hwang Hee-chan will also miss the hearing due to club commitments.
Why does this hearing matter?
With South Korea currently 3rd in the 2026 World Cup (3 points, 1W-2L, recent form LLW), this hearing focuses on administrative issues. The absence of active players like Son Heung-min shifts attention to key association figures who must account for their roles.
What happens next?
Former coach Hong Myung-bo and current vice-presidents Lee Yong-su and Kim Byung-ji will attend, but former president Jung Mong-gyu and technical director Lee Im-saeng have yet to confirm. The hearing will focus on association operations and coaching appointments.
