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Lee Chun-soo, a former member of the South Korean national football team, criticized that for reforming the Korea Football Association (KFA), not only the association president and head coach but also key internal staff members must take responsibility and step down.
On the 16th, via his YouTube channel 'Lee Chun-soo', he stated, "Even if an excellent person becomes the president, the association cannot change unless the existing organization is dismantled," expressing this firm stance.
He raised his voice, saying, "President Jeong Mong-gyu has left, and former coach Hong Myung-bo has also left. So why are the people who worked with them still in place?" He added, "The association will not change just because football figures leave and new ones come in."
He further expressed concern that "the power of existing employees is very strong. Even if a new person comes in to make changes, it will be difficult to do so easily when they are told, 'We have always done it this way.'"
Although Lee Chun-soo did not mention specific names, he argued that key figures who have long driven the organization within the association exist.
He said, "There are five people in my mind. If those five people step down, the association can change."
Regarding these individuals, he explained, "They are more powerful than football figures. They know all the problems that have occurred within the association and were involved in those processes."
While stating, "I am not trying to attack anyone," Lee Chun-soo emphasized, "We must also acknowledge the mistakes of football figures, but those who knew about internal association issues for a long period must also show responsibility."
He also pointed out problems regarding the hearing on the KFA, which has been postponed from the 22nd to the 30th.
Lee Chun-soo said, "If a hearing is held, employees who have handled actual operations and key internal personnel must also be summoned. We need to hear their stories and show responsibility for any parts where they are accountable."
He further argued, "With only the currently selected witnesses appearing, it is highly likely that the questioning will end with obvious exchanges like 'Why did you lose?' or 'What was the problem?' Those who actually led the coach selection process and association administration must testify to resolve public curiosity."
Previously, the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee had selected a total of 13 people as witnesses, including former association president Jeong Mong-gyu and former coach Hong Myung-bo.
Lee Chun-soo repeatedly emphasized, "Even if Han (Chairman) changes while key figures remain in place, nothing will change."
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