Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed disappointment with the national football team's performance at the 2026 World Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage and failed to advance to the knockout stage. He pointed out that the team had spent a significant amount of taxpayer money provided by the government on preparation, only to deliver a disappointing result.
According to Thai News Agency, President Lee has called for a detailed investigation into the team's shortcomings. He has requested the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to examine the reasons behind the team's failure and to implement measures that would prevent such an outcome in the future. The President emphasized the need for accountability given the substantial public funding involved.