Seoul: Chung Mong-gyu, the president of the Korea Football Association (KFA), has announced that he will step down from his role after the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, marking the end of his 13-year tenure leading South Korean football.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Chung expressed his intention to resign following the tournament, which is set to begin next month. He emphasized that his final responsibility will be to support the national team throughout the competition. "I intend to step down as president of the KFA after this World Cup," Chung stated. "I will do my utmost to support the national team so that it can achieve results in the tournament."

The KFA revealed that Chung's decision comes despite his successful reelection to a fourth term in February last year, where he secured 85.6 percent of the vote. His resignation is aimed at fostering robust public support for the national team during the World Cup. Chung, who has been at the helm of the association since his election as its 52nd president in 2013, plans to formally submit his resignation following the World Cup final on July 19.