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South Korean President Demands Investigation After National Team's World Cup Exit
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First reported by Mako · 17 minutes ago
What happened
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has demanded a government investigation into the national football team's early exit from the 2026 World Cup, criticizing coaching decisions and promising sports management reforms.
- 01South Korea's national football team was eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
- 02President Lee Jae-myung criticized the appointment of coach Hwang Mu-young.
- 03Lee called for a government investigation into the team's failure.
- 04He highlighted the public investment in the World Cup as a reason for accountability.
- 05The president urged ministers to analyze the causes and prevent future failures.
- 06Lee promised reforms in sports management to avoid similar outcomes.
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