Korea Football Association President Jung Mong-gyu will submit his resignation next month following the national team's early exit from the World Cup [1].

The departure of Jung marks a critical transition for South Korean football as fans demand accountability for the team's poor performance on the global stage. The president's exit is the culmination of a previous pledge to step down after the tournament.

Jung returned to South Korea through Incheon International Airport, where he was met by fans shouting jeers in the arrival hall [1]. The public anger stems from the team's elimination in the round of 32 [1]. This result fell short of expectations and intensified calls for a complete overhaul of the association's leadership.

According to KFA statutes, the association must elect a new president within 60 days of the resignation submission [1]. This timeline creates a strict window for the organization to find a successor and stabilize its operations.

Jung said he intends to resign during the return process, acknowledging the pressure from the public [1]. The transition period begins officially once the resignation is filed next month [1].

The arrival hall at Incheon also saw the exit of national team coach Hong Myung-bo and the players, who faced similar scrutiny from the gathered crowds [1]. The atmosphere remained tense as the delegation left the airport, reflecting the depth of the disappointment felt by the sporting community.

“Jung Mong-gyu will submit his resignation next month”

The resignation of Jung Mong-gyu signifies a collapse of confidence in the KFA's administrative leadership. By triggering the 60-day election window, the association is forced into a rapid leadership transition that will determine whether the KFA pursues a technical restructuring or a mere change in personnel to appease public outcry.