The Korean Football Association (KFA) 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. Reuters and AP reported that South Korean police conducted an inspection on the KFA due to suspicions of inappropriate intervention during the hiring process of former coach Hong Myeong-bo.
The Yomiuri Shimbun highlighted
