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South Korea’s World Cup early exit sparks fury, death threats, restaurant bans

South Korea’s World Cup early exit sparks fury, death threats, restaurant bans
South China Morning Post Monday 29 June 2026, 11:16 UTC By SCMP’s Asia desk 1 min read
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South Korea’s World Cup squad is set to be greeted on arrival by heightened police security rather than the usual airport welcome ceremony, as fury over head coach Hong Myung-bo’s failed campaign spills into online death threats, viral restaurant bans and renewed calls for sweeping changes inside the country’s football establishment. Hong and eight players, including Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan, Hwang In-beom and Lee Kang-in, were due to arrive at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday...

South Korea’s World Cup squad is set to be greeted on arrival by heightened police security rather than the usual airport welcome ceremony, as fury over head coach Hong Myung-bo’s failed campaign spills into online death threats, viral restaurant bans and renewed calls for sweeping changes inside the country’s football establishment. Hong and eight players, including Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan, Hwang In-beom and Lee Kang-in, were due to arrive at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday morning... [Image text:] TRJIOJONT REA
South Korea’s (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Hong Myung-bo (PERSON) Hong (LOCATION) Kim Min-jae (PERSON) Hwang Hee-chan (PERSON) Hwang (PERSON) Lee Kang-in (PERSON) Incheon International Airport (LOCATION)
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