Why South Korea's World Cup exit has sparked such strong backlash

South Korea's parliament is convening on Thursday (Jul 30) for a hearing on the national football team's early exit from the recent FIFA World Cup. The proceedings will look into the controversy surrounding the Korea Football Association and the appointment of former head coach Hong Myung-bo. Speaking to CNA's Asia First, football writer Steve Han says the team's failure to reach the knockout stages intensified scrutiny of the association, fuelling the public backlash.

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