South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
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"we didn't deliver the results that our fans expected"
— Hong Myung-bo , Athlete
"the early exit of the team appears to be a failure of organisation and personnel"
— Lee Jae Myung , Politician
"accepting the job was not an easy choice"
— Hong Myung-bo , Athlete
Key People
A South Korean footballer and coach with a notable history in international tournaments.
Lee Jae Myung is the President of South Korea.
Son Heung-min is a South Korean professional footballer celebrated for his goal-scoring ability and application.
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South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
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