Park Han-dong, CEO of Moez Korea, elected as the 13th president of the Korea University Football Federation
Dec 20, 2024
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The Korea University Football Federation held the election of the 13th president of the Korea University Football Federation at the Shinmun-ro Football Center in Seoul on the 20th. As a result, Park Han-dong, CEO of Moez Korea, received 37 out of 72 votes, beating Byun Seok-hwa, current president of the University Football Federation, by only two votes.
President-elect Park challenged for the first time as chairman. He played in Myeongji, Pohang Steelers, and Korail Korea. In September 1994, he participated in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-20 Youth Championship. Since retiring as an active player due to injury in 2002, he has been running a business bond.
"I don't think much has changed compared to when I was a college football player," Park said through Sports Chosun earlier. Rather, star players came out through universities such as Ahn Jung-hwan (retired). There needs to be a change. In order for college football to survive, it now needs a professional mind. We will boldly innovate and communicate happily."
He promised to improve the U-22 (U-22) system and the U-League system. ▶Improvement of the employment rate of college soccer players ▶Support program for college leaders ▶ Winning the International University Sports Federation University World Cup soccer tournament in his term as a pledge.
Soon after his election, Park thanked everyone who chose him. The burden of the future is greater. We will strive for a brighter future.'
Meanwhile, Chairman Byun, who has led college football for the past 22 years, will step down after serving his sixth term. He formed a relationship with the University Federation in 2000 as a sponsor of supplies. In 2002, he replaced Chairman Yoo Byung-jin to lead the university federation. He won consecutive terms in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2017, and 2020. In 2008, Lee Yong-soo, then a physical education professor at Sejong University, won a primary and continued his position as chairman.
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