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K-Football Innovation Committee Launches to Restore Trust, Oversee Election

7/7/2026

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Park Launches Committee

The K-football Innovation Committee launched on July 6 with former player Park Ji-sung as co-chair.
President Yoo Seung-min co-chairs the advisory committee with Minister Chae Hwi-young, whose recommendations are not binding.
Park said the committee will guide the Korea Football Association, receive support from the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, and avoid FIFA-prohibited interference.
It aims to rebuild trust in Korean football and ensure a KFA presidential election, selecting members who are not candidates.

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Choi Reshuffles Committee

Minister Choi Hwi-young stepped down on day one, appointing Sport & Olympic Committee President Yoo Seung-min as replacement.
Korea Football Association (KFA) President Chung Mong-gyu and Hong Myung-bo resigned on launch day, while Im Min-hyeok urged fans to back the committee, warning of resistance.
Choi said the committee’s non-binding advice must respect Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) rules and that government will act as a facilitator to avoid breaching FIFA’s prohibition on meddling.

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Chung Resigns

Chung Mong-gyu resigned as KFA president on June 28 after the World Cup exit.
His resignation triggers an election within 60 days despite a term ending in 2029.
President Lee Jae Myung posted on X blaming management decisions and urging elections for sports leaders.
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee will consider changes at its July 16 assembly.
A Seoul Administrative Court upheld a sanction on Chung for unlawful coach-appointment interference, prompting KFA appeal.

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Park Launches Committee

The K-football Innovation Committee launched on July 6 with former player Park Ji-sung as co-chair.
President Yoo Seung-min co-chairs the advisory committee with Minister Chae Hwi-young, whose recommendations are not binding.
Park said the committee will guide the Korea Football Association, receive support from the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, and avoid FIFA-prohibited interference.
It aims to rebuild trust in Korean football and ensure a KFA presidential election, selecting members who are not candidates.

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