Chung Mong-gyu, president of the Korea Football Association, said he will step down from the presidency after the 2026 North and Central America World Cup.
In a statement released on the 29th, Chung said, "I intend to step down from the Korea Football Association presidency after this World Cup," adding, "I believe my final duty as president is to support the national team so it can achieve strong results in the finals."
The Korea Football Association explained, "Chung, who won a fourth term in February last year with an 85.6% approval rate, made this decision to call for wholehearted support and encouragement from soccer fans for the World Cup squad."
It added, "This decision was reached on the judgment that the association, which must focus on establishing and executing a mid- to long-term vision for the development of Korean soccer, needs a responsible stance to break through the current situation."
Chung has led the association for 13 years since taking office in 2013 as the 52nd president of the Korea Football Association. He plans to submit his resignation after July 20 (Korea time), when the 2026 North and Central America World Cup concludes.