Candidate Huh Jung-moo, who appealed for the gathering of soccer players, will enter the quarterfinals of the World Cup, enter the 10th place in the FIFA rankings, and create a pleasant K-football culture
Feb 26, 2025
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Candidate Huh Jung-moo's appeal was "No. 3." On the 26th, the 55th Korea Football Association (KFA) presidential election was held at the Korea Football Center in Sinmun-ro, Seoul. For the first time in 12 years since 2013, the chairman of the KFA will be elected through elections.
In the announcement of the findings, which began at 1 p.m., candidate Huh was the last to stand on the podium, following candidate Chung Mong-gyu, the No. 1 candidate, and the No. 2 candidate. Candidate Huh, who was a great player during his active career, served as a successful coach and administrator after retirement. In the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, they made it to the round of 16 away games for the first time in history. As an administrator, he has played an active role in important positions such as vice chairman of the Korea Football Association (KFA), vice president of the Korea Professional Football Federation, and chairman of Daejeon Hana.
Candidate Heo said "The soccer people's desire for reform is hot. By gathering aspirations, Heo Jung-moo will reform the association so that Korean soccer can compete with advanced soccer powers. I will make sure that I can enter the 10th place in the FIFA rankings with the goal of performing at least the quarterfinals of the World Cup. While running for office, he promised transparency and fairness, fostering, balance, and accompanying five things. Through this pledge, we will create a K-football culture in which players, leaders, referees, women's soccer, and sports hobbyists all enjoy soccer and breathe happily."
To this end, we will change the procedure for appointing opaque leaders. I will create a league of referees for independence of referees. I will expand my budget for my hobbyist. I will change the election method and structure and increase transparency. We will fix the unreasonable system by establishing a re-regulation review committee. I will hire young and experienced soccer players and raise them as future soccer administration leaders. We will establish a mid- to long-term fostering system through the revival of elementary and secondary federations. I will also build a base overseas. I will try to revitalize women's soccer and local associations. I will establish an independent club" delivered his pledge.
Candidate Heo said, "It is important to solve the fundamental problems of the association. The association has become the subject of public criticism. We will change the structure in which the appointment of the imperial president is possible and prevent the association from being privatized. The association is a place of service, not private interest. I will only serve one term and serve as a stepping stone for future generations. There is no handicap that he is not the chairman of a large company. Rather, you can meet more companies and communicate with more local governmentsWe will create a root of communication so that Korean soccer and the national team can become stronger. There was also a wind of innovation in the Korean Sports Council. The soccer player takes the lead. Heo Jung-moo will save the honor of soccer players and protect change and innovation. I made sure to keep my life promise."
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If there is no majority vote, the final round will be held between the first and second places in the first round. In the final round, candidates with multiple votes will become the chairman. If it continues until the final vote, the winner will be elected only after 6 p.m.
It was an election campaign with a lot of talk and a lot of trouble. Initially, the presidential election was scheduled to be held on the 8th of last month. However, it was postponed in a surprise move on the 7th, a day before the election, when the court cited Huh Jung-moo's application for an injunction against the KFA. The election date has been rescheduled for January 23. However, as candidates Huh Jung-moo and Shin Moon-sun protested again, all members of the election management committee resigned, and the second election was also canceled.
With the new KFA election management committee organized, there was another twist. The government's `breathing' ran wild even before the election. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism conducted a specific audit last year and demanded the KFA to impose severe disciplinary measures beyond the suspension of Chung Mong-gyu. Candidate Huh Jung-moo and Shin Moon-sun have also been in question.
The KFA filed an application for suspension of execution along with an administrative lawsuit. This time, the court ruled in favor of the KFA. It has decided to cite an application for suspension of execution. With all the controversy raised 'controversy' removed, the election was held after a long hiatus.
The official election campaign, which began on the 16th, ended at midnight on the 25th. The journey of the three candidates who have been throughout the country has also come to an end. Candidate Chung Mong-gyu, who is seeking the fourth term, pledged to restore KFA's trust through intensive reform and communication, enhance the international status and competitiveness of Korean soccer, complete the divisional promotion system, and complete and independent Korea's soccer center.
Candidate Huh Jung-moo presented five keywords under the banner of 'Enjoyable Challenge': companion, fairness, balance, transparency, and fostering. Candidate Shin Mun-seon advocated 'Working CEO'.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
