South Korea plans to deploy riot police for the national football team’s return following a difficult World Cup campaign. Multiple reports say the security measure comes in response to death threats made against the team’s manager, Hong Myung-bo. The announcement focuses on ensuring the safe arrival and handling of the manager and players amid heightened concern over potential unrest or harassment. The reports characterize the campaign as a “nightmare” period for the team and note that threats have escalated to the point where additional policing is being considered for the return. While details on the broader scale of any threats or where they are coming from are not provided in the accounts, both outlets link the police deployment directly to the targeting of Hong. The measure is intended to reduce risk during a public-facing event connected to the team’s homecoming.