On October 12, according to South Korean media outlet FOOTBALLIST, many reporters are aware of issues within the national team but remain silent to avoid destabilizing the squad.

The media outlet stated: Although the controversy over retirement announcements during the October training camp has temporarily subsided, this does not mean the situation can wait until the November training camp. If the Korea Football Association does not immediately address the relationship between the head coach and players, even a single day's delay could plunge the national team into an endless crisis before the next training camp.

During the September and October international breaks, the situation culminated in a retirement controversy involving Hwang In-beom, Hwang Hee-chan, and Kim Min-jae. The problem of collapsing leadership within the national team began years ago and has only worsened. Many reporters know about it, but due to the lack of explicit incidents or material evidence, combined with a desire to support the national team and avoid destabilizing the squad, they have remained silent. However, during this training camp, the issue escalated from a conflict involving specific players to one affecting the entire team. Through other players, rumors emerged that the "class of 1996" might soon retire. Initially, reports stated they announced their intention to retire, but after internal discussions within the national team, they said they would not retire as they left the pitch that day. If one only looks at this outcome, it might seem like a joke that has passed.

However, it cannot be dismissed as merely a joke. After the match against Uzbekistan, the three players met with Hyun Young-min, chairman of the National Team Strengthening Committee. Subsequently, Hwang In-beom, acting as their representative, denied the retirement rumors, and the situation temporarily calmed. However, Hwang Hee-chan and Kim Min-jae have not made any such statements. When Hwang Hee-chan departed for Germany the next day, he refused to give an interview, only saying, "(Whether we will retire or not) has not been decided," leaving the matter unclear.

This is because the team's position, conveyed by the three 1996-born players after gathering input from several national team members, was not truly addressed. Chairman Hyun merely placated them and postponed any retirement announcement; he lacked the real power to change the situation. Head coach R. Moreno sensed the growing unrest within the national team even before his appointment, but felt reluctant to take decisive action. He neither accepted their demands nor considered alternative solutions, taking no action at all. Head coach R. Moreno told those close to him: "My role is as a temporary head coach; I cannot bring major changes to the national team." Aware of the problem, he managed the team with a vague hope that "nothing will explode during my three-month tenure," which is not working out.

The players considering retirement remain silent for now, but less than a week has passed since the incident became public. Questions to the players' agents have also been met with silence. If they announce their decision, it could trigger significant chaos regarding their retirements. Some football fans might say, "Then just retire," but the association and national team cannot allow that. Moreover, the current situation is already flooded with information and confusion, and there is a high likelihood of even greater turmoil. Reporters who previously remained silent about internal national team issues have begun investigating old stories. Once a certain threshold is crossed, countless uncontrolled internal stories could emerge.

Rather than remaining silent until the November training camp, the KFA must actively seek solutions. The key here is speed. Time should not be wasted on assigning blame or deciding who should clean up the mess; immediate action is needed to minimize further damage. Two days after the national team was disbanded, the coaching staff has shown no signs of taking action.

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