# South Korean police raid football association over Hong appointment

https://mins.news/en/item/14975

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-06 09:34 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/6/south-korea-police-raid-football-association-over-hong-appointment-process?traffic_source=rss

> South Korean police have raided the country’s football association as scrutiny intensifies over Hong Myung-bo’s appointment. The process had previously faced allegations that a proper interview was not conducted. The raid adds to the pressure surrounding the appointment. Authorities are examining how the decision was handled.

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