On June 27 (KST), the Korea Football Association denied reports via SPOTV News that head coach Hong Myung-bo's annual salary was 3.8 billion Korean won.

According to SPOTV News, a KFA official stated on June 27: "Reports that head coach Hong Myung-bo's annual salary is 3.8 billion won are unfounded. His actual annual salary is not far from the amount known to the public." The Korea Football Association thus distanced itself from recent speculation.

On June 26, global salary analysis agency "Salary Riks" published on its official social media the annual salary rankings of head coaches from the 48 teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The data showed that Hong Myung-bo's annual salary was approximately 2.16 million euros, equivalent to about 3.8 billion won. The general public had estimated his annual salary at around 2 billion won, but the agency suggested his earnings would exceed initial estimates.

The report sparked backlash from South Korean fans. Hong Myung-bo's team lost 0-1 to South Africa on June 25 in Group A's third match, dropping to third place in the group, leaving their Round of 16 qualification prospects uncertain. Fan frustration with Hong Myung-bo intensified.

In this context, news that Hong Myung-bo's annual salary was significantly higher than previously thought emerged, leading the public to question whether he was receiving disproportionately high pay relative to his coaching performance. Japanese coach Hajime Moriyasu was drawn into comparison, with data showing his annual salary at approximately 821,000 euros, equivalent to about 1.4 billion won. If Hong Myung-bo's salary of 3.8 billion won were true, his earnings would be more than double Moriyasu's.

However, the Korea Football Association explicitly denied this claim while declining to disclose Hong Myung-bo's specific annual salary. Based on the statement that his salary is "not far from the amount known to the public," Hong Myung-bo's annual salary likely remains close to the 2 billion won figure that was widely accepted previously.

Traduit par IA.

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