Hong Myung-bo has resigned as South Korea coach. Hong Myung-bo said he made all his decisions for the sake of 'Korean football'.

Why did Hong Myung-bo resign?

Hong Myung-bo decided to resign due to the team's recent poor performance, with one win and two losses in their last three games.

How is Hong Myung-bo evaluated?

Hong Myung-bo said, 'I think the position of a coach is one where no explanation can precede the results.'

What is the current situation of the South Korea national team?

The South Korea national team recently recorded three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five games. They were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after the group stage. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-18 | Ghana | 1-0 win |

What were Hong Myung-bo's final words?

Hong Myung-bo said, 'I sincerely hope that our team will grow into a team that can regain the trust and love of the people.' Currently, the South Korea national team is ranked third in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with three points from three games. Their recent form is LLW.