South Korea Coach Resigns After World Cup Exit and Presidential Criticism
South Korea's national football coach, Hong Myung-bo, has resigned following the team's early exit from the World Cup. His resignation came after the South Korean president publicly condemned "incompetent people" in connection with the team's performance.
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