The Culture, Sports and Tourism Ministry, which has completed a specific audit by the Korea Football Association, has demanded that Chung Mong-gyu be subject to severe disciplinary action beyond the suspension of his qualification. “If proper judgment is not made against Chung, the ministry will use all policy measures to normalize the Korea Football Association,” he said.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the final results of a specific audit of the Korea Football Association at the annex of the Seoul Government Complex in Jongno-gu on the 5th. Since July 29, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has conducted an audit on △ the appointment of the head coach of the national soccer team △ the sudden amnesty and withdrawal of corrupt soccer players △ the execution of loans and subsidies related to the construction of the Cheonan Football Center △ the payment of salary advisory fees for part-time executives △ the management of leadership qualifications.
In an interim briefing on the 2nd of last month, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism pointed out that there were both violations of regulations and procedures in the process of appointing former coach Jurgen Klinsmann and head coach Hong Myung-bo. According to the final results of the audit, there were a total of 27 cases of illegal and unfair business handling, and notified the Korea Football Association to come up with reasonable improvement measures along with demands for censure (disciplinary action), correction, and caution.
He also added that he demanded severe disciplinary action beyond the suspension of qualifications from the chairman and others by holding them responsible for poor operation of the organization, including inappropriate procedures for the appointment of the national team coach. Choi Hyun-joon, an inspector at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism who was in charge of the announcement, said, “As the soccer association is a public organization, disciplinary rules for public officials have been applied,” adding, “We believe that expulsion, dismissal, and suspension of qualifications are severe punishment based on the rules of the Korea Football Association’s Fair Committee.”
Against the backdrop of demanding heavy punishment for Chairman Chung, he said, “The position of president of the Korea Football Association is an important position to represent the association and oversee affairs,” adding, “More than anyone else, it was necessary to comply with the association’s rules and procedures and respect the board of directors,” adding that heavy punishment was inevitable.
“The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has the authority to demand disciplinary action, and the Korea Football Association’s Fair Trade Commission makes a decision,” Choi said. “I expect the Korea Football Association’s Fair Trade Commission to make a desirable decision in line with the public’s standards and public opinion.” He added that if proper judgment is not made, “the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will use all policy measures until the Korea Football Association is reborn as a normal organization.”
The ministry pointed out that the process of appointing Hong also had problems as it had in the interim announcement. As procedural defects have been identified, the ministry informed the ministry to come up with measures to heal the defects, including recommending candidates for director to the committee and appointing them to the board of directors.
However, he considered that the detailed method, including whether to maintain the contract with Hong, is an area for the Korea Football Association to decide on its own. Choi said, “The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism cannot take specific measures on Hong’s future,” adding, “If that happens, FIFA can also see it as a possibility of third-party interference.” 메이저놀이터
When asked if the audit results were in violation of FIFA regulations, he said it was not aimed at infringing on the autonomy and independence of the Korea Football Association. “We conducted an audit as a supervisory department and understood that FIFA is also aimed at achieving good governance,” Choi said.
In addition, the ministry said, “The Korea Football Association has signed a 61.5 billion won loan agreement with Hana Bank without prior approval from the culture minister while seeking to raise funds for the construction of the Cheonan Football Center.” It added, “We also failed to abide by the agreement not to create office space in the course of receiving 7.7 billion won (approx.