'Citizens' Group Accuses Chung Mong-gyu... "He Even Destroys the People's Desire to Enjoy Chicken, Must Resign"'

Investigation of Complainant Kim Sun-hwan, Secretary General of the People's Solidarity
"Chairman Jeong's Resignation and Reform of the Football Association Needed"

A civic group that accused Chung Mong-gyu, president of the Korea Football Association (KFA), of breach of trust in the course of duty and other charges was investigated by the police.

Chung Mong-gyu, President of the Korea Football Association [Photo by Yonhap News]

Kim Soon-hwan, secretary general of the Committee for the Protection of Ordinary Citizens' Livelihoods (Seominwi), appeared at the Jongno Police Station in Seoul around 2 p.m. on the 5th to undergo an accuser investigation.

Secretary General Kim said, "President Chung Mong-gyu deprived all citizens of the opportunity to relieve stress by shouting with a glass of beer and chicken in hand, yet he did not offer a single apology," adding, "President Chung should resign on this occasion and reform the Football Association."

Seominwi also stated in a press release that morning, "President Chung's appointment of coach Hong Myung-bo was a serious abuse of authority and breach of trust in the course of duty, disregarding the public sentiment," and "The despotism of President Chung and the misconduct of KFA officials who partake in his selfish interests have led to despair, making it impossible even to expect qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals."

Seominwi had previously filed a complaint against President Chung on the 15th for obstruction of business, threats, breach of trust in the course of duty, and other charges.

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