Candidate Chung Mong-gyu's suspension of slander and urge to focus on the primary...Last challenge, what to do became clearer (Full Story)
Feb 11, 2025
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Chung Mong-gyu (63), who is seeking his fourth term as president of the Korea Football Association, held a press conference at the Ponyjeong Foundation building in Jongno, Seoul on the 11th.
The election clock for the 55th president of the Korea Football Association goes back. The newly formed Korea Football Association (KFA) Election Steering Committee is stepping up preparations for the election. The KFA presidential election, which was canceled twice before, will be held on the 26th at the Korea Football Center in Sinmun-ro, Seoul.
The KFA presidential election was originally scheduled to take place on the 8th of last month. A day before the election, the decision to cite candidate Huh Jung-moo's application for a provisional injunction against the election was delayed. The Korea Football Association announced a plan to hold an election on the 23rd of last month by supplementing procedural flaws pointed out by the court. However, it was canceled when all members of the election management committee resigned amid controversy over fairness. In the end, the Korea Football Association filled 10 out of 11 members with outside members to block controversy over the fairness of the new election management committee in advance. The controversy continued. Candidate Huh Jung-moo, who competes with Chung, has insisted that Chung's qualifications should not be recognized because the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has called on the Korea Football Association to impose severe disciplinary measures beyond the suspension of Chung's qualifications. However, after repeated meetings, the KFA's election management committee recognized Chairman Chung's qualification as a candidate for the next presidential election.
Candidate Chung said, `I can feel the election is starting again. While it is fortunate that the election schedule has been confirmed through the new steering committee, it has been a pity that the pending issues of the Korea Football Association have not been resolved due to the delayed election. This position was arranged to urge other candidates to focus on the primary to normalize the Korea Football Association, and to renew my commitment and commitment by starting the primary again. The election, which should have been held on January 8, has been delayed by nearly 50 days, leading to major decisions being delayed, and concerns are growing both inside and outside the KFA. As we face a critical juncture, we propose that candidates running for the presidency of the KFA should stop slandering and delaying the election and focus on the primary race."
He added "I was grateful that the election was delayed and I was able to meet more and more diverse footballers. Communicating with these people gave me a greater sense of responsibility. The last thing I have to do to challenge the president of the Korea Football Association seems to have become clearer. During the future election period, I will visit one more person and listen to them and reflect them in the policy. If elected, I think it's my last chance, and I'm more focused on improving infrastructure such as the Soccer General Center as well as diplomatic activities that enhance international status. Looking back on his last term, one of the most regrettable things was not enough to foster the next generation of football administrators. We will spare no support from the Korea Football Association so that talented people who will lead the next generation of soccer can be nurtured. I will make a happy Korea with soccer again. Above all, I will listen to the voices of the field and design the future of soccer as it is now during the rest of the election period."
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Candidate Jeong "I think the Korea Football Association would have applied for suspension of execution after considering it well. In the meantime, I think there was a lack of misunderstanding and communication in various aspects such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. I thought I followed the regulations well, but I found a lack in the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism audit. So far, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism support project has been audited. We think we did a good job systematically, but there seems to have been a lack of the central government's eye level. I don't know much about the detailed process, but I heard that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it was not an administrative measure. There is no detailed understanding. It's not a situation I can tell you about."
The following is a question and answer with candidate Chung.
-the reason for setting up a seat.
▶I can realize that the election will begin again. While it is fortunate that the election schedule has been confirmed through the new steering committee, it has been a pity that the pending issues of the Korea Football Association have not been resolved due to the delayed election. This position was arranged to urge other candidates to focus on the primary to normalize the Korea Football Association, and to renew my commitment and commitment by starting the primary again. The election, which should have been held on January 8, has been delayed by nearly 50 days, leading to major decisions being delayed, and concerns are growing both inside and outside the KFA. The K-League is about to open. The coaches and coaches of the under-22 national team (U-22) that will play the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan in 2025 were not formed even with about a year left before the tournament. It is also an important time for the national team to support the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup qualifying round, which starts in March. Faced with such a critical juncture, it is suggested that candidates running for president of the Korea Football Association should stop slandering and delaying the election and focus on the race. The election should no longer move in a less progressive direction. If the candidates continue to claim that the soccer association's distrust while ignoring the current issues in the soccer community and only raising public concerns, it is feared that the interest of soccer players in the election will also decrease. Instead of just making slander without alternatives and claims of unfounded false facts, we propose an alternative or focus on the primary. I will start a new campaign and only conduct a field-oriented campaign. On the one hand, I was grateful that the election was delayed and I was able to meet more and more diverse footballers. Communicating with these people gave me a greater sense of responsibility. The last thing I have to do to challenge the president of the Korea Football Association seems to have become clearer. Leaders who met in the field were thirsty for new tactical education. Female players also presented progressive opinions on the salary cap and draft system. When I met the referee, I learned that there was a lot of irrationality in the evaluation, along with the need for treatment and environmental improvement. In addition, I will visit at least one more person during the future election period and listen to them and reflect them in the policy. If elected, I think it's my last chance, and I'm more focused on improving infrastructure such as the Soccer General Center as well as diplomatic activities that enhance international status. Looking back on his last term, one of the most regrettable things was not enough to foster the next generation of football administrators. We will spare no support from the Korea Football Association so that talented people who will lead the next generation of soccer can be nurtured. Candidate Chung Mong-gyu will drastically reform the Korea Football Association and its system to restore public trust and complete the prepared future of Korean soccer. I will increase the international competitiveness of Korean soccer. We will successfully complete the soccer center and division promotion system and make a happy Korea where soccer is together again. Above all, during the rest of the election, I will listen to the voices of the field and design the future of soccer as it is now. We ask for your support and support.
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▶I think the Korea Football Association thought carefully and applied for suspension of execution. In the meantime, I think there was a lack of misunderstanding and communication in various aspects such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. I thought I followed the regulations well, but I found a lack in the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism audit. So far, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism support project has been audited. We think we did a good job systematically, but there seems to have been a lack of the central government's eye level. I don't know much about the detailed process, but I heard that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it was not an administrative measure. There is no detailed understanding. It's not a situation to tell you.
-Opinions on how to expand the electorate.
▶We decided to increase the number of electors in the pledge. There are about 5,300 teams registered for the Korea Football Association. There are 200,000 registered players. Electing everyone would be expensive. There is also talk about whether the proportion of hobbyists and professional players who play once a month is the same. There seems to be a lot of discussion about the association's governance structure. Twenty-four people were elected when they were first elected. Twenty-four people, including 16 cities and provinces and the federation, did it. In 2014, the number was increased to about 100 after consulting with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. After that, the number was increased to about 200. During the 53rd to 54th presidential elections, he was elected, so he never held an election with that system. The problem was not revealed. I think it caused some confusion this time. I think how to find representation in the soccer world is a part to be discussed. If I am elected accordingly, I will do well. Even if there are 1,000 or 2,000 people, it can be said that they do not represent 200,000 people. Each stakeholder's passion and participation in soccer may also be different. I will actively reflect this part if the media gives me good opinions later.
-Is there a way to increase participation during the term of office.
▶When he was elected in 2013, he was elected only with the representative of the representative. I didn't feel that much. As the number of electors increased a lot this time, I met you, including referees, clubs, players from early soccer clubs, game supervisors, women's soccer players, and women's coaches. I think it was a very beneficial time. It is not easy to communicate with everyone because it is done as a cause. However, thanks to new technologies such as the Internet, opinions can be reflected. I will make something a little more sophisticated and suitable for players and stakeholders.
-What's wrong with the other person.
▶I'm embarrassed to tell you. He says I didn't pay a penny, I paid 40 million won for 12 years. I think I spent a few dozen times more on food than that while meeting a soccer player. You must have heard a lot about the appointment of a coach and World Cup rewards. I think it's a little unfair to say that. There is also a part that is mysterious because it has spread a lot. I don't want to spend a lot of money or anything else.
-What will happen to the pledge to donate 5 billion won.
▶He seems to be worried a lot about the Cheonan Center. For example, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is concerned about the financial stability of the Korea Football Association. I didn't approve the loan. The bank knows best about receiving money, right. The bank has nothing to do with unstable institutions. Negotiations on broadcasting rights and sponsors have increased a lot. It is not built by eating away at the future of the Korea Football Association. If it's the bank that can't pay off the loan, I think it's proven. I think it's a part that we need to persuade well in the future. I think it is a part that we can explain well through public discussions at any time if you give us permission. He made a pledge of 5 billion won to facilitate it.
-He said he heard it was not an administrative measure by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, but does it mean that it was not a measure taken by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism because it had to open the FTC. Or please explain if it's not an administrative action for other parts.
▶I don't have any detailed information either. I'm told it's the same as the explanation.
-He talked about miscommunication of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism does not seem to back down. Do you intend to resolve the legal dispute? (KBS)
▶The answer to that is.... I resigned as president of the Korea Football Association in December last year, and I am not the president-elect. I don't mean to tell you now. If I am elected, I think it will be an opportunity to tell you then.
-Regardless of whether he is elected or not, is there a way to resolve conflicts in the soccer community.
▶I don't think there can be no other opinion. I think the process of how to gather well and create a cause is important. It is impossible that there is no conflict. I think it is important to collect opinions in the direction of development and in the direction of improving the future soccer environment. I think it was a little inadequate in the past. I'll pay more attention and do well.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
