World Cup failure puts Hong Myung-bo's controversial appointment back in spotlight

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo is facing mounting criticism after the national team’s disappointing World Cup campaign, with questions over his tactics and squad selection shedding light on the controversial process that brought him back to the job.

The Taegeuk Warriors finished third in Group A on Wednesday with one win and two losses, scoring two goals and conceding three.

The result has left them dependent on other groups’ results to determine whether they will advance to the Round of 32 as ...