global sports network; covered the dual angle of resignation and presidential criticism, including President Lee's direct attack on the hire process

ESPN reported Hong Myung-bo's resignation and contextualised President Lee Jae-myung's statement that 'if loyalty and factionalism are valued over competence, the outcome is predictable,' a reference to the perception that Hong was a politically connected appointment.

“South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo quits after World Cup exit, criticism from president.”