As the Korean national soccer team's elimination from the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup was confirmed on the 28th, criticism poured in on the Korea Football Association and coach Hong Myung-bo from the political world. The ruling and opposition parties unanimously raised responsibility for the Football Association and Coach Hong and called for thorough reform. Rep. Kim Seung-soo, senior vice-president of the People Power Party, said on Facebook on the 28th, “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the national team players who carried the weight of the Taegeuk symbol without giving up,” and pointed out, “The Korean Football Association’s actions so far deserve criticism.” Rep. Kim said, “The appointment of Hong Myung-bo as the national team coach in 2024 is important.” He pointed out the procedural problems and the unclear appointment process and urged the Korea Football Association to take responsible action and reform,” he said. “If I become a member of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee in the future, I will thoroughly inspect the overall operation of the association and ask questions to the end to ensure sports administration that is trusted by the public and a leap forward for Korean football.” Representative Kim served as a member of the Culture and Culture Committee for the first half of the 22nd National Assembly. Representative Jin Jong-oh of the same party also said, “Hong Myung-bo