"Hong Myung-bo, get out," shouted Kim Young-kwang, making another pointed remark: "This is not an era of silence"... Criticizing the 'postponement of the Association's hearing' with a sharp jab, he said, "Stop talking about seniors and juniors."

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Former national team goalkeeper Kim Young-kwang (43) criticized the outdated system and closed culture of the Korea Football Association (KFA). This pointed remark came after the National Assembly hearing, originally scheduled, was postponed.

On the 17th, Kim Young-kwang addressed the postponement of the KFA hearing via his social media (SNS), stating, "The essence of the problem lies not in who is a senior or junior, but in the outdated system of Korean football."

He emphasized, "In the past, players remaining silent was considered a virtue, but that is no longer the case. It has become an era where speaking out against wrong decisions and unfair operations is only natural."

He further added, "For a long time, the KFA has covered up many problems within its culture of academic connections and senior-junior hierarchy, trying to evade responsibility by relying on past glories. However, fans and football figures no longer agree with such methods."

Kim Young-kwang stated, "I am not speaking to attack any specific individual. I speak out of a desire for Korean football to improve further. Now, the system must take precedence over individuals. Common sense and fairness should become the standard, and a culture of taking responsibility must be established."

Kim Young-kwang's criticism came immediately after the KFA National Assembly hearing, scheduled for the 22nd, was abruptly postponed. Previously, the National Assembly Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee had voted to hold a hearing to examine the selection process for the national team head coach and the overall operational status of the association. However, the schedule has been delayed due to negotiations over the formation of the second-term 22nd National Assembly and disagreements between ruling and opposition parties.

Kim Young-kwang's public demand for reform within the KFA is not his first time doing so. Two years ago, when former coach Hong Myung-bo was appointed as the national team head coach, he also used a YouTube channel to point out internal problems within the association and called for the resignation of those in charge.

He has consistently advocated for the need to reform Korean football during the 2026 North America World Cup period, notably drawing significant attention when he publicly targeted former coach Hong Myung-bo with the chant "Hong Myung-bo, get out."

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