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The Korean Football Association (KFA) has officially apologized for allegations of providing sex services to foreign referees during national team matches in 2011-2012 and ongoing scandals surrounding the organization.
Sport.Biz reports that previously, the KFA's former president, Cheon Moon-gyu, and other high-ranking officials accused of illegally interfering with the appointment of the national team's head coach, have been searched in the KFA's offices as part of the investigation.
"We deeply regret the huge disappointment and concern caused by the controversies surrounding the association after the 2026 World Cup.
We deeply apologize for the concern caused by a series of issues related to the association, from the National Assembly hearings and unprecedented police searches and document seizures to information about events that have been going on for over a decade, which even many association employees were not aware of.
We hope that this scandal will not cast doubt on or diminish the worthy achievements and efforts of our national team players who represent South Korean football and carry the South Korean flag.
Everyone in the association will deeply appreciate the criticism we receive from all sides and use it as an opportunity to implement comprehensive reforms", the KFA said in a statement.
