Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Struggling Korea need to turn things around against Jordan

In a matter of days, Korea went from feeling hopeful they could grab an early World Cup berth to standing on the precipice of losing the top spot in their qualification group.

2025-03-24

Korea coach stresses need for good communication in run up to World Cup qualifying match

With changes inevitable on his backline due to a key absence, Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo said Wednesday he will look for communication and leadership skills from his defenders in an upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Oman.

2025-03-20

K League players 'tried too hard' to impress: Hong Myung-bo

For Korea's two upcoming World Cup qualifying matches at home, head coach Hong Myung-bo would have liked more than one K League player in his 13-deep midfield corps.

2025-03-10

논란 속에서도 대한축구협회 4선 회장에 오른 정몽규

Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu was elected to a fourth term in a landslide victory on Wednesday despite facing widespread criticism from fans and a government probe into accusations that he meddled in the appointment of the...

2025-03-05

KFA submits bid to host AFC Asian Cup 2031

The Korean football governing body announced Friday it has submitted a bid to host the top Asian men's football tournament in 2031.

2025-02-28

Global football chiefs congratulate Chung Mong-gyu on KFA re-election

Presidents of the international and Asian football governing bodies have congratulated Korean football chief Chung Mong-gyu on his recent re-election, the sport's national federation said Friday.

2025-02-28

Controversial KFA president Chung Mong-gyu elected to fourth term

KFA President Chung Mong-gyu was elected to a fourth term in a landslide victory on Wednesday despite facing criticism from fans and a government probe into accusations that he meddled in the appointment of the last two Korean national team managers

2025-02-26

March World Cup qualifiers to be played outside of Seoul

Korea will host the next two World Cup qualifying matches outside Seoul in March, the national football governing body said Monday.

2025-02-25

Chung Mong-gyu calls for end to 'groundless slander' in election campaign as he seeks fourth term

Chung Mong-gyu, the incumbent head of the national football body seeking his fourth term, on Tuesday urged his rivals to stop their groundless slandering in their election campaign.

2025-02-11

KFA sets presidential election for Feb. 26 after multiple delays

The election for president of the national football governing body, postponed multiple times due to procedural issues, has been rescheduled for Feb. 26.

2025-02-04