Full reorganization of the coach's appointment method → Hosting the Asian Cup in 2031. → Chairman Chung Mong-gyu, who is trying to establish the European Center for the fourth term, announced 12 pledges...Communication + Restoration of Trust
Dec 26, 2024
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Chairman Chung was the first to register as a candidate for the 55th Korea Football Association (KFA) presidential election on the 25th. Huh Jung-moo, former chairman of Hana Citizen in Daejeon, and Shin Moon-sun, a visiting professor of sports record analysis at Myongji University's Graduate School of Records and Information Science, will also register as candidates, and the head of Korean soccer will be elected through elections in 12 years.
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. As his first move since registering as a candidate, he personally announced his election pledge at the Korea Football Center in Shinmun-ro, Seoul, on the 26th.
Chairman Chung said, `I have dreamed of a happy Korea with soccer"Explaining the progress of Vision Hat Trick 2033 that we've been pushing for so far, we'll complete the remaining goals and create more value than soccer."He expressed a grave sense of responsibility and determination. "We will restore trust in KFA by expanding public communication, increase international competitiveness, develop the soccer industry, and expand the soccer base.", he explained his vision for soccer and presented concrete action plans.
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In the case of the controversial appointment of a national coach, it promised to reorganize the Power Reinforcement Committee and strengthen its authority. It also decided to elaborate the evaluation criteria and disclose the selection process and records afterwards. Chairman Chung said, `The most important thing is the capacity of the power reinforcement committee. In the process of discussion, in-depth research by good members of the power reinforcement committee is needed.' In the case of national team coaches by age group, they plan to select coaches through a public offering.
Regarding the re-challenge to host the 2031 Asian Cup, "There is a very high possibility compared to the last time. Qatar and Saudi Arabia have provided a lot of support, and I understand that Indonesia along with Korea, China and Japan is expressing interest this time. Korea is a good candidate. China was unable to host the Asian Cup due to various incidents. Japan is not very interested either. I think it will be possible to hold the event if we support it a little bit," he stressed.
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Regarding the establishment of a European center, Chairman Chung said, "We are working with Portuguese or German clubs and studying effective methods. It's an issue we've been discussing. Specifically, I think Portugal or Germany should be divided into southern and northern Europe. That's how we plan to do it."
Huh, who is cutting the edge on Chung, urged the introduction of online voting or early voting for amateur leaders and athletes as well as professionals leaving the training camp. 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. I'm just working hard as a candidate. It is the job of the Election Commission."
Chairman Chung's side said the previous day that `the proposal for a three-way debate requested by the other candidates would be agreed upon after the other candidates present their specific pledges on the schedule and method.' Chairman Chung `is actively important to the debate. However, shouldn't we agree on the method and timing together. The manner and the subject matter are also important."
The election for the 55th president of the Korea Football Association will be held on January 8 next year.
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