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Hong Myung-bo

Hong Myung-bo
The latest news and top stories on Hong Myung-bo. A legendary former sweeper, he is widely considered one of Asia’s greatest footballers, notably captaining South Korea to fourth place at the 2002 World Cup and earning the Bronze Ball. His coaching career includes leading the U-23 team to an Olympic bronze medal in 2012 and securing two K League 1 titles with Ulsan Hyundai. Recently reappointed to his current role, he has successfully guided the national team through undefeated World Cup qualifiers, demonstrating a focus on team cohesion and current player form.
Chung Mong-gyu (right) and former national team head coach Hong Myung-bo (left) received plenty of criticism after South Korea's dismal World Cup performance. Photo: Korea Times
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South Korean football reform group led by Park Ji-sung, Ryu Seung-min criticised

Head of local body, who supports outgoing KFA president Chung Mong-gyu, attacks ex-national footballers, Olympic table tennis champion.

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South Korea football chief resigns amid fallout of group-stage exit at World Cup

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South Korea’s World Cup loss spurs anger over ‘cartel’ of elites, favouritism

From the president to football fans, South Koreans are asking whether unfairness lies behind the national team’s World Cup collapse.

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South Korea’s head coach Hong Myung-bo (centre) and members of the national football team arrive at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday. Photo: The Korea Times
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Video | South Korean fans target head coach for early World Cup exit

South Koreans call for an overhaul of the country’s football establishment and a probe into the head coach’s appointment.

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Asia’s disappointing World Cup exposes gap between region’s best and the rest

Players’ lack of time playing for or against teams in top leagues cited as reason only two sides survive first round, compared with Africa’s nine.

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South Korea’s World Cup early exit sparks fury, death threats, restaurant bans

From the president to K-pop stars, South Koreans demand an overhaul of the country’s football establishment and punishment for the failure.

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South Korean fans react after their team lost the 2026 World Cup football match against South Africa at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul last week. Photo: AFP
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South Korea’s ‘utterly baffled’ president lets rip after early World Cup exit

Lee Jae Myung lays into coach Hong Myung-bo in length social media rant after country’s team failed to get out of the group stage.

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Fifa World Cup: sad South Korea erect Mexico wall of steel after poor display

Coach Hong Myung-bo under fire following abject performance against South Africa as questions remain about relationship with Son Heung-min.

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Hong admits ‘wrong decisions’ has left South Korea on verge of World Cup exit

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo left Son Heung-min on bench, then watched his side lose 1-0 to South Africa. Now fate lies in hands of others.

Son Heung-min (left) and his South Korea teammates are devastated after losing to South Africa at the World Cup. Photo: AFP
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Korea expecting home-game feel for World Cup match against South Africa in Mexico

Upset victory against Germany in 2018, establishment of KIA Motors plant and other businesses in region strengthened bond between nations.

South Korean football fans gather ahead of the World Cup match against South Africa in Monterrey, Mexico. Photo: AP
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Fifa World Cup: Son draws blank as Mexico overcome South Korea to reach last 32

Luis Romo settles slow-burning contest as co-hosts win encounter that does little to calm fears surrounding Son Heung-min’s decline.

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Fifa World Cup: Korean coach hails team unity, Czech boss says better side won

Hong ⁠Myung-bo says his team followed his instructions to the letter while Miroslav Koubek praises his players ⁠for their effort.

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Son says he is still in form as clouds hang over South Korea’s World Cup hopes

Defiant talisman facing questions about his faltering performances and international future, while coach Hong Myung-bo is unpopular with fans.

Son Heung-min (right) has not lit up Major League Soccer in the US since joining the Los Angeles FC from English club Tottenham last year. Photo: AFP
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Japan remain Asia’s best World Cup hope as fellow qualifiers get mixed results

Hajime Moriyasu’s men look most likely to make impact among continent’s nine teams heading to North America after noteworthy wins in Europe.

Japan, Asia’s No 1 team, beat Scotland and England away in their two friendlies. Photo: Kyodo
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Son Heung-min set to make South Korean history in glamour Brazil friendly

Ex-Tottenham skipper is tied with manager Hong Myung-bo and ex-striker Cha Bum-kun on 136 international appearances.

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South Korea select first mixed-heritage men’s player for pre-World Cup friendlies

Jens Castrop, who played for birthplace Germany at youth level, joins Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in in a 22-man squad for games against Mexico, US.

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Hong Kong give fans reasons to believe China win possible in loss to South Korea

City side beaten 2-0, but put in better performance in second game of East Asian Football Championship.

Sun Ming-him puts his foot in to challenge scorer Kang Sang-yoon. Photo: HKFA
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