In addition, the Coaches' Union also exposed Jung Mong-kyu's attempts to pardon players suspected of gambling on football matches last year, as well as the implementation of the K-League's U22 young player policy, which created a furor in the soccer community and attracted much criticism and accusations. To this day, the demonstrations outside the FA's offices reveal that fans are deeply disappointed with the governance and decision-making of the FA.
This ups and downs of South Korean soccer have not only shaken the Asian soccer world, but even global soccer. Especially for China, which is in the same group as South Korea, the internal chaos of South Korean soccer is undoubtedly a litmus test. The incident highlights the governance challenges of the top management of the federation and the vulnerability of the entire system, as well as the need for other national soccer associations to be more prudent and far-sighted in their governance and policy making.
