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Moon Jin-hee, President of the Korea Football Association (KFA), who sparked controversy over inappropriate conduct during a National Assembly Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee hearing, has finally announced her intention to resign.
A KFA official told StarNews on the 3rd that "Moon (Chairman) has announced her intention to resign."
Earlier, Moon (Chairman) appeared as a witness at the KFA hearing held by the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee on the 30th of last month. However, she became embroiled in a controversy over her conduct after responding to questions from Chae (Rep.) with her hands in her pockets and using expressions that were nearly disrespectful toward some lawmakers.
At the time, Rep. Kim Jae-won of the Rebuilding Korea Party pointed out the monopolistic structure in the referee evaluation and instructor assignment process, asking, "Moon (Chairman) is at the top, with certain individuals controlling referee administration. Isn't this a typical cartel? Is Moon (Chairman) the mafia boss of the referee world?"
Following that, Kim (Rep.) took issue with Moon (Chairman)'s attitude in responding, pointing out, "Sit up straight and answer politely."
Moon (Chairman), showing signs of displeasure, retorted, "Are you telling me to speak while you remain silent?"
In response, Rep. Cho Gye-won of the Democratic Party of Korea also criticized Moon (Chairman)'s conduct and raised his voice. To this, Moon (Chairman) protested, "Don't get involved there. Since morning..."
Criticism poured out from within and outside the football community over the attitude displayed by Moon Wi Won-jang-i (Rep.) while engaging in a verbal exchange as a witness.
However, although Moon (Chairman) has announced her intention to resign, she has not yet formally submitted her resignation letter to the KFA. The KFA itself has not officially received any specific reasons for Moon (Chairman)'s decision to resign.
According to the KFA's articles of incorporation, officers who submit a resignation letter are immediately removed from their positions.
After Moon (Chairman)'s resignation, procedures must be followed to appoint a successor Shim Pan-wi (Director). Currently, KFA Vice President Lee Yong-soo is serving as acting president, so relevant regulations need to be reviewed.
A KFA official explained regarding the appointment of a successor that "since it is an acting system under Hyeon Jae (Chairman), we must determine whether the acting president can handle related procedures according to the regulations."
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