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The KFA said Saturday it has taken the sports ministry to court over the latter's demand for disciplinary action on KFA chief Chung Mong-gyu, a move that allows the incumbent leader to remain eligible in the upcoming president election.
The two rivals of Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu have urged the federation to adhere to a demand by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to suspend him.
Korean Sport & Committee President Lee Kee-heung's re-election loss spells danger for controversial Korean Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu, who himself is attempting to retain his seat.
The Korean Football Federation failed to reschedule its leadership election in the wake of controversy surrounding sitting president Chung Myong-gyu.
The controversial election for the national football chief has been postponed for the second time, after key officials resigned en masse Friday while facing accusations of bias.
A candidate running for Korean football chief condemned the sport's governing body Thursday for its failure to ensure impartiality in managing the election, saying some people appointed to oversee the process had conflicts of interest.
A Seoul court on Tuesday granted an injunction to halt the election for KFA president the day before it was scheduled to take place, after a candidate sought to put the brakes on the proceedings over an alleged lack of fairness.
Huh Jung-moo, a candidate for the upcoming election for Korea Football Association (KFA) president, questioned the transparency and fairness of the election management process Friday.
The Sports Ministry announced Thursday that it will not reconsider its position that KFA President Chung Mong-gyu should be suspended for his alleged involvement in two controversial Korean national team managerial appointments.
Beleaguered KFA President Chung Mong-gyu promised Thursday to make the national team manager appointment process transparent and help the national squad reach the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals if he is elected to a fourth term next year
Korea JoongAng Daily Sitemap