Chairman Chung Mong-gyu, who is trying to win the fourth term in the policy election, will provide financial support → attracting the cup → reorganizing the appointment of the coach → European Center…KFA presents roadmap for next 4 years

Dec 26, 2024

Jeong Mong-gyu, president of the Korea Football Association, announces his pledge

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Hyun-woo = Candidate Chung Mong-gyu, who is seeking his fourth term through the election of the 55th president of the Korea Football Association, is making a pledge at the Korea Football Association in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 26th. 2024.12.26

Promise for President of the Korea Football Association

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Hyun-woo = Candidate Chung Mong-gyu, who is seeking his fourth term through the election of the 55th President of the Korea Football Association, greets the president before the announcement of his pledge at the Korea Football Association in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 26th. 2024.12.26

Chairman Chung Mong-gyu (62), who is trying to win the fourth term, has taken the lead in the policy election. He was the first to hang up the tape on the 25th, the first day of registration as a candidate for the 55th Korea Football Association (KFA) presidential election. Shin Moon-sun, a visiting professor of sports record analysis at Myongji University's Graduate School of Records and Information Science, and Huh Jung-moo, former chairman of Hana Citizen in Daejeon, have completed candidate registration.

Chairman Chung became the head of the KFA through the 2013 election. In 2016, he won re-election with a unanimous vote, and in 2021, he ran alone and reached a third term without a vote. After 12 years, there will be a 'vote contest'. Chairman Chung announced his pledge at the Seoul Football Center on the 26th as his first move since registering as a candidate. Chairman Chung, who put up the banner of 'Happy Korea with Soccer again,' said "I have dreamed of a happy Korea with soccer." and explained the progress of 'Vision hat trick 2033' that has been pursued so far. I will complete the remaining goals and create more value than soccer"We will expand public communication to restore KFA's trust, increase international competitiveness, develop the soccer industry, and expand the soccer base."," he stressed.

Promise for President of the Korea Football Association

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Hyun-woo = Candidate Chung Mong-gyu, who is seeking his fourth term through the election for the 55th president of the Korea Football Association, is making a pledge at the Korea Football Association in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 26th. 2024.12.26

He made 12 specific pledges. Chairman Chung ▶Reorganization of the executive branch and innovation of governance structure by expanding the number of electors ▶ Reestablishment of the appointment of the national team coach ▶Male and female teams enter the top 10 FIFA rankings ▶Male and female teams will host the 2031 Asian Cup and 2035 Women's World Cup ▶ Establishment of global standard compliance and cooperative relations to vitalize K-League operation ▶ Revitalize regional soccer tournaments and increase profits through joint marketing ▶ Cultivate international referees and actualize referee allowance ▶ Establishment of a European center for overseas expansion of excellent players, and hold a tryout ▶ Hold an integrated, Support for professional education programs for leaders ▶ Strengthening the rights of soccer players and creating jobs ▶ Strengthening communication with the soccer field and selecting human resources were suggested for the next four years.

Chairman Chung said, `I'm thinking a lot about KFA's personnel reshuffle. It is not a situation to announce in the current situation. If elected, there will be various announcements before the start of his term." In the case of the controversial appointment of the national team coach, he vowed to reorganize the power reinforcement committee and strengthen its authority. Chairman Chung said, `The most important thing is the capabilities of the members of the National Power Reinforcement Committee. The problem was that the discussion process was disclosed. Of course, everything should be disclosed after the fact, but in the process, a good enough director can be appointed if good members study in depth," he stressed. Except for national team A, national team coaches by age group will be selected through a public offering.

Promise for President of the Korea Football Association

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Hyun-woo = Candidate Chung Mong-gyu, who is seeking his fourth term through the election for the 55th president of the Korea Football Association, is making a pledge at the Korea Football Association in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 26th. 2024.12.26

Chung Mong-kyu, president of the Korea Football Association, enters to announce his pledge

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Hyun-woo = Chung Mong-kyu, who is seeking his fourth term through the election for the 55th president of the Korea Football Association, is heading to the podium to announce his pledge at the Korea Football Association Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 26th. 2024.12.26

Chairman Chung sought to host the Asian Cup with the government two years ago, but failed to cross the wall in Qatar. The 2027 Asian Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia. declared a re-challenge in 2031. He "I think there's a very high possibility. China had several problems (return of the right to host the 2023 Asian Cup). Japan is not interested either. I understand that Indonesia has expressed interest, but I think it is possible to host Korea with a little support"I was confident.

Along with the introduction of the Chuchun system, the K League presented a blueprint to operate with 64 teams, 16 teams each from the 1st to the 4th. The realization of European centers is also noticeable. It has already started pre-stop work. Chairman Chung said, `We are working with Portuguese or German clubs and working on effective methods. It's an issue we've been discussing. Specifically, I think Portugal or Germany should be divided into southern and northern Europe", he explained.

Chairman Chung said that as a major achievement, soccer development reserves increased by 41 billion won in 2024, up from 11 billion won in 2012. In addition, 13.1 billion won was donated to soccer through private funds and HDC. He has been providing a lot of support. I don't even have a corporate card. It is also spending personal expenses on overseas business trips and meeting soccer players. I can't explain this or that, but I'm providing more financial support than that" he said.

Promise for President of the Korea Football Association

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Hyun-woo = Candidate Chung Mong-gyu, who is seeking his fourth term through the election for the 55th president of the Korea Football Association, is making a pledge at the Korea Football Association in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 26th. 2024.12.26

Promise for President of the Korea Football Association

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Hyun-woo = Candidate Chung Mong-kyu, who is seeking his fourth term through the election for the 55th president of the Korea Football Association, is making a pledge at the Korea Football Association in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 26th. 2024.12.26

Huh, who is cutting the edge on Chung, called for the introduction of online or early voting for leaders and athletes leaving pre-election training camps. Chairman Chung said, `The election date has long been set in the association's regulations. It may be some valid opinions, but it's not up to me to judge. It's the job of the Election Commission." The election for the 55th president of the Korea Football Association will be held on January 8 next year. The new chairman's term begins on Jan. 22.

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