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NOC16 Nov 2025, 14:03 from News1Organization mentioned: FIFA
North Korea's anti-doping agency has updated its website with educational materials on anti-doping, including guidelines on reporting, understanding testing, and the risks of supplements. This initiative aims to educate athletes about potential doping risks and adhere to international standards. The country's recent efforts follow a period of non-compliance and aim to improve its international standing.
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NOC22 Sep 2025, 15:34 from Chosun
Hwang Ui-jo, who received a suspended prison sentence for illegal filming, is effectively banned from Korean football. The KFA clarified that Hwang is in a 'quasi-permanent suspension' state, preventing him from participating as a player, coach, or referee in Korea for 20 years, due to violation of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes. This aligns with regulations preventing individuals convicted of sexual offenses from national team selection or registration with the KFA. While his overseas career isn't directly affected, any future attempts to register with a KFA-affiliated team will be blocked. The KFA has also inputted his registration disqualification into their registration system. The victim's representative criticized the court's decision, citing the lack of consideration for secondary victimization.
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NOC20 May 2025, 12:00 from Yonhap
The Seoul High Court upheld the first instance judgment that suspended the execution of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's request for disciplinary action against Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President Chung Mong-gyu. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's attempt to discipline Chung Mong-gyu has been blocked by the court twice. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee plans to continue with the main lawsuit seeking to cancel the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's special audit disposition. The first hearing is scheduled for June 12.
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NOC11 Apr 2025, 14:34 from Newsis
The Korean Football Association is resuming operations with the appointment of its 55th executive board, following the delayed election of President Chung Mong-gyu. Kim Seung-hee, previously a coach and manager in the K3 League, has been appointed as Executive Director, a departure from the tradition of appointing famous football stars. Hyun Young-min, a sports commentator, has been named Chairman of the National Team Power Reinforcement Committee, the youngest chairman ever. The association is focusing on appointing a new coach for the U-23 national team and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers and the EAFF E-1 Championship to be held in Korea in July.
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NOC4 Apr 2025, 20:06 from Chosun
Korean national team coach Hong Myung-bo visited a high school soccer game, emphasizing the importance of youth development and the MIK project for the future of Korean soccer. He highlighted the ongoing efforts to improve the youth system and develop talented players and coaches. The KFA's MIK project, initiated in June 2024, aims to establish a consistent football philosophy and improve the national team's competitiveness, with a long-term goal of reaching the World Cup semi-finals by 2033.