'Last gift' from Jeong Mong-gyu (Chairman), who is about to resign... Additional bonus for North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup: "Using personal savings, up to 3 billion won"

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Jung Mong-gyu (64), President of Han Chuk-gu-hyeop (Chairman), will use his personal savings to provide additional bonuses for the 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup.

According to the Korea Football Association (KFA) on the 1st, Jeong (Chairman) stated that "additional bonuses will be paid each time the Na Seo-neun (CEO) team advances through the tournament rounds of the World Cup."

The specific amounts are 1 billion won if the team reaches the Round of 32, 2 billion won for the Round of 16, and 3 billion won for the Quarterfinals. This additional bonus will be funded from Jeong (Chairman)'s personal donations, not from the association's budget.

Association officials explained that "this decision by Jeong (Chairman) stems from the hope that the national team will bring the joy of victory to football fans on the grand stage of the World Cup." Jeong (Chairman) also added, "Just as the slogan of this tournament is 'Beyond Limits, United Reds,' we hope our players will overcome their limits with fighting spirit and once again unite the Republic of Korea through football."

Jeong (Chairman) held a video call with head coach Hong Myung-bo and some members of the team, including captain Son Heung-min, to personally convey the news. Coach Hong and the players expressed their gratitude and reportedly resolved to meet expectations in this World Cup.

With the KFA already having confirmed the largest bonus payment plan in history for the North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup, the addition of these extra bonuses means that Hong Myung-bo's team will prepare for the tournament stage with even stronger motivation.

Earlier, on the 26th of last month, the KFA announced a 'performance-proportional' payment standard, which includes a base allowance of 50 million won per player, with the amount increasing progressively as teams advance to higher rounds.

Meanwhile, Jeong (Chairman) announced through a statement on the 29th of last month that he intends to resign from his position as president of the KFA after this North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup. Having been elected as the 52nd president in 2013 and successfully re-elected for four consecutive terms, he plans to submit his resignation letter after the tournament concludes on July 19 local time. Jeong (Chairman) will depart for Mexico on the 9th to provide his final World Cup support during his term.

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