South Korea football association faces scrutiny over sexual favours scandal

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has apologized for controversies including payments for sexual favours involving foreign referees. An investigation revealed 5.6 million won was spent on 'sexual entertainment' for officials who officiated matches during the early 2010s, with expenses falsely reported. The KFA's headquarters were raided by police amid an ongoing probe into an alleged obstruction related to manager Hong Myung-bo's appointment. Both Hong and KFA president Chung Mong-gyu resigned this summer due to public dissatisfaction with the team's 2026 World Cup performance. The KFA stated that such misconduct is not happening now, emphasizing a commitment to football's integrity.

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