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South Korea's National Football Coach Flees to US Amid Death Threats After World Cup Exit
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First reported by N12 · Jul 3, 2026
What happened
South Korea's football coach Hong Myung-bo fled to the US after receiving death threats following the team's early exit from the 2026 World Cup. President Lee Jae-myung criticized the coaching appointment and called for an investigation. Hong resigned and promised to reveal more details later.
- 01South Korea was eliminated in the 2026 World Cup group stage, sparking public outrage.
- 02Coach Hong Myung-bo faced death threats and fled to the United States for safety.
- 03President Lee Jae-myung criticized Hong's appointment and demanded a government probe.
- 04Hong returned to South Korea under police protection but encountered hostile fans.
- 05Hong publicly apologized and resigned as head coach, promising future revelations.
- 06He was photographed trying to hide his identity while leaving South Korea.
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