Former World Cup star Park Ji-sung co-chairs soccer reform committee

South Korea's government said Park Ji-sung, one of the most successful and beloved soccer stars in Korean history, will co-lead the new committee set to reform soccer in the country.

The news comes as the Korean Football Association is in the hot seat over its controversial appointment of former World Cup star Hong Myung-bo as head coach, which many believe resulted in the national team's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Hong resigned after the elimination.

The Ministry of Culture, Sport ...