Hong Myung-bo rejects corporate card misuse allegations

Former Korea national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo, who is set to appear at a National Assembly hearing on July 30, has strongly denied allegations that he used a Korea Football Association (KFA) corporate credit card for personal expenses.

Hong said all expenditures were made in accordance with KFA regulations and within authorized limits.

The statement marks Hong's second public message since the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

While staying at his home in the United States, he announced earlier this month that he would attend the parliamentary hearing and answer questions surrounding the controversy.

Hong issued a detailed rebuttal, Tuesday, after allegations over his use of a corporate card surfaced.

According to records released Monday by Rep.

Jin Sun-mee of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and a report by JTBC, Hong spent a total of 37.42 million won ($27,000) on the KFA corporate card between July 2024 and May 2026.

Of that amount, 14.06 million won was reportedly spent in Bundang, Seongnam, near his residence.

The transactions included payments at a hotel, a K ...