On June 27, the South Korean Football Association (KFA) refuted reports claiming that head coach Hong Myung-bo's annual salary is 3.8 billion won through SPOTV News.

According to SPOTV News, a KFA official stated on June 27: "The report that head coach Hong Myung-bo's annual salary is 3.8 billion won is unfounded. His actual salary is not significantly different from what is publicly known." The KFA thus distanced itself from recent rumors.

Previously, global salary analysis firm "Salary Riks" announced on June 26 on its official social media the annual salary rankings of 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, or about 3.8 billion won. The public had generally estimated his annual salary at around 2 billion won, but the firm believed his actual earnings would be higher than the initial estimate.

After this report spread, it sparked discontent among many South Korean fans. South Korea's team, led by Hong Myung-bo, lost 0-1 to South Africa in the third match of Group A on June 25, dropping to third place in the group, leaving their advancement prospects uncertain. Fan frustration with Hong Myung-bo intensified.

Against this backdrop, reports emerged suggesting Hong Myung-bo's annual salary was significantly higher than previously estimated, leading critics to question whether his compensation matched his coaching performance. Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu was cited for comparison, with data showing his annual salary was approximately 821,000 euros, or about 1.4 billion won. If Hong Myung-bo's annual salary of 3.8 billion won were accurate, his income would be more than double that of Moriyasu.

However, the KFA explicitly denied this claim without disclosing Hong Myung-bo's specific annual salary. Based on the statement that "the figure is not significantly different from what the public knows," it appears Hong Myung-bo's annual salary remains approximately 2 billion won, consistent with previous public estimates.

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