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Hong Myung-bo
Hong Myung-bo is a former South Korean football manager and former footballer who played as a sweeper. He was most recently the head coach of the South Korea national football team.
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sports · South Korean footballer and manager · association football player · association football coach · also Hong Myung-bo, Myung-bo
Born 12 February 1969 · Q313940
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2026· 36 entries
“I will cheer for the national team from the bottom of my heart and hope that the team will be trusted and loved by the people once again.”
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“s exit follows a harsh condemnation from the country”
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“First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere apologies to everyone who loves Korean football and has always supported our national team. Today, I have decided to step down as head coach of the Korea Republic national football team.”
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starnewskorea.com: "Jeong Mong-gyu (Chairman) nombró a Hong Myung-bo como director técnico": ¿por qué sonríe tan alegremente Lee Im-saeng, quien reveló esto? ¿Cuál es la razón de su "aparición sorpresa" en las redes sociales del sudeste asiático?
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starnewskorea.com: "Jeong Mong-gyu (Chairman) appointed by Hong Myung-bo's order" — Why is Lee Im-seong, who exposed this, smiling broadly? What is the reason for his surprise appearance on Southeast Asian social media?
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starnewskorea.com: 'Liderado por Lee Im-saeng en la selección de Hong Myung-bo → No compareció a la audiencia': se revela el estado actual del consejero Lee Im-saeng, quien sonríe radiante en su equipo
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starnewskorea.com: 'Led by Senior Reporter Hong Myung-bo → Did Not Attend Hearing': Former Director Lee Im-saeng's Recent Status Revealed, Beaming with a Bright Smile at His Affiliated Team
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reddenoticiasmichoacan.com: Hong Myung-bo, DT de Corea del Norte, lamenta el error ante México en el Mundial 2026
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starnewskorea.com: Gus Poyet's ties with Korean football are effectively over... rejected even as interim coach after being overshadowed by Hong Myung-bo
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starnewskorea.com: La relación con el fútbol coreano parece haber terminado prácticamente... Po-Yeot, que había sido superado por Hong Myung-bo, fue incluso rechazado en la etapa de revisión de documentos para el cargo de entrenador interino.
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매일경제: Actor Kang Bu-ja expressed his disappointment when he saw coach Hong Myung-bo at the time, saying th..
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매일경제: "It Was Unpleasant" Kang Boo-ja Disappointed by Hong Myung-bo's Failure to Apologize at the Airport ('Day & Night')
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starnewskorea.com: Lee Cheon-soo delivers another direct blow to Hong Myung-bo: "I wanted to join the Football Association too, but it was out-out-out"... "They've ruined everything and now tell us to do it"
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starnewskorea.com: Lee Cheon-soo y Hong Myung-bo reciben otro golpe directo: «Yo también quería unirme a la Asociación de Cooperativas Agrícolas, pero fue: fuera, fuera, fuera»... «Lo han arruinado todo y ahora quieren que lo intentemos».
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starnewskorea.com: 'Como lo hizo Hong Myung-bo', ¿también Lee Dong-gook rumbo directo a ser entrenador del equipo nacional A? Nuevas controversias desde el proceso de selección del entrenador
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starnewskorea.com: 'Just as Hong Myung-bo did,' is Lee Dong-gook heading straight to the A national team coaching staff? Controversy arises again from the very process of appointing the head coach
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Chosunbiz: Hong Myung-bo tells police he did not contact Chung Mong-gyu during coach appointment - CHOSUNBIZ
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Chosunbiz: Hong Myung-bo denies contacting Chung Mong-gyu amid South Korea coach appointment probe - CHOSUNBIZ
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매일경제: Former coach Hong Myung-bo, who is suspected of intervening at the top of the Korea Football Associa..
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헤럴드경제: Hong Myung-bo told police he had no contact with Chung Mong-gyu during coaching appointment
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starnewskorea.com: Posibilidad de que se nombre a otro entrenador coreano tras Hong Myung-bo: el «dilema» ante el fútbol de Corea del Sur
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starnewskorea.com: Another possibility of appointing a Korean coach follows Hong Myung-bo, as South Korea faces a 'dilemma'
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Chosunbiz: Hong Myung-bo risks losing London bronze as Korea referee bribery probe threatens medal - CHOSUNBIZ
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매일경제: Will controversy over the appointment of former national team coach Hong Myung-bo disappear.Park Ji
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매일경제: Police investigating the illegality of the process of appointing Hong Myung-bo, the former national
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scmp.com: Hong Myung-bo
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The Chosun Ilbo: Chung Mong-gyu, Hong Myung-bo Apologize in Rehashed World Cup Hearing
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Photos of Son Heung-min pulling Hong Myung-bo's hair after World Cup exit.” False.
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Public attention spiked: 2,524 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.1× the usual 823, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 7,367 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9× the usual 823, with 4 article edits. Editors noted: Interceptor: Reverting edits by ~2026-38231-77
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “South Korean broadcaster blurred national team coach Hong Myung-bo's face.” False.
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Public attention spiked: 21,034 Wikipedia readers in one day, 25.6× the usual 823, with 25 article edits. Coverage that week: “South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo quits after FIFA World Cup 2026 horror show, President Lee demands investigation” (Mint).
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Public attention spiked: 19,143 Wikipedia readers in one day, 23.3× the usual 823, with 8 article edits. Coverage that week: “Coach Hong Myung-Bo Takes Blame As South Korea's FIFA World Cup Hopes Fade” (NDTV).
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Public attention spiked: 8,703 Wikipedia readers in one day, 10.6× the usual 823, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 16,775 Wikipedia readers in one day, 20.4× the usual 823, with 5 article edits. Editors noted: External links
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2025· 1 entry
Runner-up: EAFF Championship with South Korea (2025).
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2023· 6 entries
Won award: K League Hall of Fame (2023).
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Won: K League 1 with Ulsan Hyundai (2023).
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Won award: K League All-Star (2023).
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Won award: K League 1 Manager of the Year (2023).
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Won award: K League Manager of the Month (March 2023).
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Won award: AFC Asian Cup All-time XI (2023).
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2022· 3 entries
Won: K League 1 with Ulsan Hyundai (2022).
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Won award: K League Manager of the Month (March 2022).
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Won award: K League 1 Manager of the Year (2022).
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2021· 3 entries
Won award: IFFHS Asian Men's Team of All Time (2021).
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Won award: K League Manager of the Month (August 2021).
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Won award: IFFHS Asian Men's Team of the 20th Century (2021).
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2020· 2 entries
Won award: AFC Fans' All-time XI at the FIFA World Cup (2020).
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Won award: AFC Opta All-time XI at the FIFA World Cup (2020).
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2014· 1 entry
Won award: AFC Hall of Fame (2014).
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2013· 1 entry
Won award: K League 30th Anniversary Best XI (2013).
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2012· 1 entry
Won: Summer Olympics bronze medal with South Korea U23 (2012).
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2010· 1 entry
Won: Asian Games bronze medal with South Korea U23 (2010).
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2004· 2 entries
Won award: FIFA 100 (2004).
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Was selected for the FIFA 100 by Pelé
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2003· 3 entries
Won award: MLS All-Star (2003).
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Joined LA Galaxy in 2003.
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Played for LA Galaxy (2003–2004) — 38 appearances, 0 goals.
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2002· 7 entries
Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (2002).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Fans' All-Star Team (2002).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Bronze Ball (2002).
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Won award: K League All-Star (2002).
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Won award: K League 1 Best XI (2002).
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Played for FC Pohang Steelers (2002–2002) — 19 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Pohang Steelers in 2002.
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2001· 1 entry
Won award: J.League All-Star (2001).
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2000· 5 entries
Third place: AFC Asian Cup with South Korea (2000).
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Won award: J1 League Best XI (2000).
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Won award: AFC Asian All-Star (2000).
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Won award: AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament (2000).
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Played for South Korea national under-23 football team (2000–2000) — 1 appearances, 0 goals.
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1999· 4 entries
Won award: J.League All-Star (1999).
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Won: J.League Cup with Kashiwa Reysol (1999).
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Played for Kashiwa Reysol (1999–2001) — 72 appearances, 7 goals.
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Joined Kashiwa Reysol in 1999.
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1997· 6 entries
Won award: FIFA World XI (1997).
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Won: Asian Club Championship with Pohang Steelers (1996–97).
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Won award: AFC Asian All-Star (1997).
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Played for Shonan Bellmare (1997–1998) — 42 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Shonan Bellmare in 1997.
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Hong married a woman five years his junior, and has two sons
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1996· 2 entries
Won: Korean FA Cup with Pohang Steelers (1996).
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Won award: K League 1 Best XI (1996).
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1995· 2 entries
Won award: K League All-Star (1995).
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Won award: K League 1 Best XI (1995).
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1994· 1 entry
Won award: K League 1 Best XI (1994).
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1993· 2 entries
Won award: AFC Asian All-Star (1993).
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Won: Korean League Cup with Pohang Steelers (1993).
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1992· 6 entries
Won: K League 1 with Pohang Steelers (1992).
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Won award: K League 1 Most Valuable Player (1992).
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Won award: K League 1 Best XI (1992).
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Won award: K League All-Star (1992).
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Joined Pohang Steelers in 1992.
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Played for FC Pohang Steelers (1992–1997) — 110 appearances, 14 goals.
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1991· 3 entries
Won: Summer Universiade with South Korea B (1991).
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Won: Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn) with Sangmu FC (1991).
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Played for Gimcheon Sangmu FC (1991–1991).
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1990· 4 entries
Won the Soccer Asian Games Bronze with South Korea (1990).
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Won: Asian Games bronze medal with South Korea (1990).
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Won: Dynasty Cup with South Korea (1990).
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Played for South Korea men's national football team (1990–2002) — 136 appearances, 10 goals.
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1969· 1 entry
Born 1969-02-12.
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