South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigns after World Cup exit

Hong Myung-bo has resigned as head coach of South Korea's men's national football team following their failure to advance in the World Cup. South Korea was eliminated after finishing third in Group A, ultimately missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams. The team's disappointing performance has drawn criticism, prompting President Lee Jae-myung to call for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the early exit. Hong took responsibility for the team's showing, expressing regret for not meeting fan expectations. Following his resignation announcement, there were reports of a death threat against him upon his return to Korea.

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