Korea Football Association Under Fire for Mismanagement of National Team Amid Controversy Over Hwang Ui-jo
Recent coverage by KBS has brought to light the open management practices of the Korea Football Association in the midst of a controversy surrounding Hwang Ui-jo’s private life. It has been revealed that the Football Association was unaware of an investigation into Hwang Ui-jo by the police, raising concerns about their oversight of the national team.
Failure to Report Investigation
Following the police investigation of Hwang Ui-jo on charges of filming illegal videos while on holiday after playing against Singapore, it was discovered that neither the national team nor the Football Association had been informed of these developments. Despite the controversy, Hwang Ui-jo went on to participate in the China expedition and played as a substitute, raising questions about the awareness and response of the national team support team.
Questionable Statements and Public Outcry
Adding to the scrutiny, Director Klinsmann’s statement in support of Hwang Ui-jo has been met with criticism for being out of touch with public sentiment. The lack of appropriate guidance from high-ranking officials has further compounded the situation, leading to public dissatisfaction and calls for accountability.
Consequences and Outcry
The mismanagement of Hwang Ui-jo’s situation has had immediate repercussions for the Football Association, with victims of illegal filming expressing anger at the association’s response. A civic sports group has also demanded an official apology and the expulsion of Hwang Ui-jo from the national team. The urgency of the situation is underscored by the upcoming Asia Cup, prompting stakeholders in the football world to call for proactive measures to address the risks associated with Hwang Ui-jo’s involvement.
The response to this controversy has also been compared to that of other sports organizations, such as ice skating, which have swiftly taken action to address breaches of dignity by national team members. As the spotlight intensifies, the Football Association faces growing pressure to address the mismanagement and restore public trust.
Looking Ahead
With less than two months until the opening of the Asia Cup, stakeholders are urging the Football Association to take decisive steps to mitigate the risks associated with Hwang Ui-jo. The handling of this controversy will serve as a litmus test for the association’s governance and ability to navigate sensitive issues involving national team players.
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KBS coverage revealed that the Korea Football Association’s management of the national team is open because of the controversy surrounding Hwang Ui-jo’s private life.
It was confirmed that the Football Association had not even received a report from Hwang Ui-jo that he had been investigated by the police.
Reporter Kim Ki-beom covered the story.
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On the 18th the police investigated Hwang Ui-jo on charges of filming illegal videos.
That was when he was on holiday after playing against Singapore, but Hwang Ui-jo didn’t even report this to the national team and the Football Association.
He took part in the China expedition as if nothing had happened, and played as a substitute despite numerous controversies.
It is hard to understand that the national team support team was not even aware of the fact that a national team player was a suspect.
Also, Director Klinsmann made a statement about Hwang Ui-jo that was not in line with public sentiment.
[위르겐 클린스만/축구대표팀 감독 : “황의조는 아무 문제없습니다. 우리팀의 환상적인 선수입니다.”]
This was also an area where the role of a high-ranking official from society who could have given Klinsmann proper advice was disappointing.
In just a few days, the Football Association is paying the price for failing to manage Hwang Ui-jo’s risk.
Yesterday, a victim of illegal filming expressed anger at the association’s lukewarm attitude, and today, a civic sports group issued a statement demanding an official apology from the Football Association and the expulsion of Hwang Ui-jo from the national team.
[정용철/서강대 교육대학원 교수 : “오히려 더 강력한 잣대로 이 부분에 대해서 이런 행동을 했을 때에는 축구, 특히 스포츠에서는 용납할 수 없다는 것을 명백하게 보여줄 필요가 있습니다.”]
This is compared to organizations in other sports, such as ice skating, which quickly open a sports fair committee after carrying out their own investigation when a breach of dignity by a member of the national team comes to light.
With less than two months left until the opening of the Asia Cup, the football world is raising its voice calling on the Football Association to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of Hwang Ui-jo.
This is KBS News Kim Ki-beom.
Camera reporter: Seon Sang-won / Video editor: Song Jang-seop
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