[Official Announcement] Football Association President Jeong Mong-gyu Resigns After 13 Years and 5 Months: "All Shortcomings Are My Responsibility... Glory Belongs to Players and Fans"

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Jeong Mong-gyu, former President of the Football Association, has resigned. This comes 13 years and five months after his initial appointment in 2013.

The Korea Football Association officially announced on the 6th via a press release that Jeong Mong-gyu (Chairman) submitted his resignation letter.

According to the Football Association, Jeong (Chairman) resigned after holding his final executive meeting at Cheonan Korea Football Park earlier that day with vice presidents and directors in attendance. With this move, Jeong (Chairman), who was elected as the 52nd President of the Football Association on January 28, 2013, and successfully secured a fourth term, steps down from his role as head of Korean football after serving for 13 years and five months.

Previously, it was expected within and outside the football community that Jeong (Chairman) would resign following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. However, it is reported that Jeong (Chairman) decided to accelerate his resignation, believing it necessary to quickly stabilize the current situation surrounding the Football Association.

With the leadership vacancy, the Football Association plans, under Article 23 of its bylaws, for one of the vice presidents to assume acting chairperson duties pending approval from the Korean Olympic Committee. The association also stated that alongside Jeong (Chairman)'s resignation, it will prepare a fair and smooth process for electing his successor centered on the acting chairperson.

In his statement released on the day, Jeong (Chairman) said, "To all citizens and football fans: I sincerely thank you for your passionate support and criticism toward South Korean football over the years."

He continued, "While serving as President of the Football Association, I ran with the sole hope of advancing and bringing glory to South Korean football. At times, I met expectations; at other times, I caused deep disappointment." He added, "All glory and achievements belong to the players and fans. All shortcomings and faults are entirely my responsibility."

Finally, Jeong (Chairman) expressed his thoughts on stepping down: "I will now leave my role as president and return as a passionate football fan to support Korean football. I am confident that South Korean football, as always, will rise higher once again after overcoming numerous challenges."

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