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South Korea Coach Resigns After Early World Cup Exit Amid Presidential Call for Investigation

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First reported by Mako · 13 hours ago

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South Korea's football coach Hong Myung-bo resigned after the team's early 2026 World Cup exit, following President Lee Jae-myung's call for an investigation into the disappointing results. Hong apologized and took full responsibility, while police investigated death threats against him.

01South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigns after early World Cup elimination.
02President Lee Jae-myung demands investigation into team's poor performance.
03South Korea finished third in Group A with one win and two losses.
04Hong apologizes and accepts full responsibility for results.
05Police investigate death threats against Hong on social media.
06Hong's 2024 appointment was controversial, criticized as based on connections.

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