South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigns following the team’s World Cup group-stage exit. South Korean media report that Hong steps down after collecting three points in the tournament, which falls short of expectations and prevents South Korea from reaching the round of 32. In separate coverage, outlets also report that South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung, publicly criticizes the performance, saying he is “utterly baffled” by the failure. The resignation comes shortly after the presidential comments, with additional reporting indicating the president calls for further consequences related to the outcome. Hong’s decision is presented as a response to the criticism and the team’s results in the group stage. The sources agree on the basic timeline: South Korea exits the tournament in the group stage, Hong resigns soon afterward, and President Lee sharply questions the outcome and seeks accountability. No sources included here name a replacement or detail immediate next steps for the national team.