Chairman Chung Mong-gyu"There is a letter from Jesse Mashi that it is difficult to be the director of South Korea"
Oct 24, 2024
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Chung Mong-kyu, president of the Korea Football Association, attended a comprehensive audit of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee on the 24th and actively explained the suspicions surrounding the appointment of the A national team coach.
At the time of the National Assembly's questioning on the 24th of last month, Chairman Chung expressed his intention several times that he could not fully convey the facts and expressed his clear voice at the second parliamentary audit. He asserted that the coach selection process was unfair or that he did not agree with the allegations of privatization by the Korea Football Association. "Can I explain this part to you?" "Can you give me some time to tell me?" he said, asking for a right to speak.
When Rep. Kang Yoo-jung of the main opposition Minjoo Party questioned the Canadian national team's missed process, comparing it with Canada's tax system and conditions, Chung said, `There is a letter from Jesse Marsi that makes it difficult for him to take over as the Korean coach due to tax issues.' Asked to disclose it to the National Assembly, Chairman Chung said, `I will review it and do it when it is released," he replied.
Rep. Lee Ki-hun of the Democratic Party of Korea said to Chairman Chung, `The Hyundai family, including Chairman Chung, has been in control of the association for 31 years. There are many suspicions about going to the fourth term." He asked a long question to the effect that Hyundai had privatized the Korea Football Association. Chairman Lee said, `I think you should leave the football association nowChairman Chung said, "(Hyundai) keeps talking about Hyundai and Hyundai, but economically, all affiliates are separated,' and then said, "(Hyundai) operates more than four men's and women's professional teams, and more than 10 national teams by age. It invests more than 150 billion won annually in the domestic and foreign soccer community. Please consider this as well."
Chairman Chung stuck to his existing position after a series of questions about his bid for a fourth term and opposition to his fourth consecutive term. Chairman Chung said " (to try for the fourth term)I've never said that anywhere. I will make a thorough review of all situations and make a judgment." "I will do my best to finish my term, which is due in January next year." expressed his will. When asked by Bae Hyun-jin, a member of the People's Power, and multiple lawmakers, "Do you think it should be me?" Chairman Chung replied, "I don't think so."
Rep. Park Soo-hyun of the Democratic Party of Korea asked Chairman Chung whether he had communicated with FIFA in this regard, referring to FIFA's official letter to the Korea Football Association. Asked by Huizi whether the Korea Football Association should explain the current situation of the KFA so that there will be no difficulties in participating in the World Cup, Chairman Chung said, "(Infantino) FIFA President will come to Korea (for the Asian Football Confederation Awards around the 28th), so I will explain it well." he replied. Asked if the Korea Football Association is attracting foreign powers such as FIFA at a time when it is being audited by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Chairman Chung said, `Am I?," he asked back. "There are companies within FIFA that monitor the media, and they are always monitoring the situation not only in Korea but also in other countries", he explained. "I think there will be an opportunity for FIFA president to hear public opinion in person when he comes to Korea."
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