TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The President of the Korea Football Association (KFA), Chung Mong-gyu, appointed former Indonesia National Team coach Shin Tae-yong as the vice president of the South Korean football body. As quoted from the South Korean media YNA, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Shin Tae-yong will handle external affairs, namely the relations with other countries in the Asian region and the world.
Aside from Shin Tae-yong, there are four other names in the KFA vice president lineup, namely Shin Jeong-sik (Provincial Association), Kim Byeong-ji (K-League), Lee Yong-soo (Planning and Administration), and Park Hang-seo (National Team Support). The official announcement from KFA stated that this appointment reflects the desire of President Chung Mong-gyu to cultivate young administrators with a background in football.
In addition, Chung Mong-gyu also reorganized the subcommittees from eight to nine. The Communication Committee and the International Committee were re-established, while the Social Contribution Committee was removed. The head of the National Team Performance Enhancement Committee, responsible for selecting coaches for each national team, is Hyun Young-min, a commentator from Sky Sports. At the age of 45, Hyun Young-min is the youngest chairperson since the committee was launched.
The heads of the Technical Development Committee, Tournament Committee, Referee Committee, Medical Committee, and Ethics Committee are, respectively, Lee Jang-gwan, former coach of Jeonnam Dragons; Kim Hyeon-tae, former Director of the Strengthening Office of the Daejeon Performance Enhancement Office; Moon Jin-hee, former Head of the Referee Committee; Dr. Kim Gwang-jun from Severance Hospital in Sinchon; and attorney Kim Yun-ju.
Furthermore, Chung Mong-gyu also appointed coach Kim Seung-Hee as the executive director entrusted with the important task of overseeing the association's administration.
List of Vice Presidents and New KFA Committees:
Vice Presidents
- Shin Jung-sik, Chair of the Jeonnam Football Association (district representative)
- Kim Byung-ji, President of Gangwon FC (K League representative)
- Park Hang-seo, former coach of the Vietnam National Team (National Team)
- Shin Tae-yong, former coach of the Indonesia National Team (international cooperation)
- Yong Soo Lee, Honorary Professor at Sejong University (vision and strategy)
Committee Chairs
- Hyun Young-min (Head of the National Team Performance Enhancement Committee) - youngest in KFA history
- Lee Jang-kwan (Technical Development Committee)
- Kim Hyun-tae (Tournament Committee)
- Moon Jin-hee (Referee Committee)
- Kim Gwang-jun (Medical Committee, from Severance Hospital, Shinchon)
- Kim Yoon-joo (Ethics Committee, from the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family)
- Jeon Han-jin (International Committee, Vice Chair of EAFF)
- Weon Seok (Communication Committee, former Sports Seoul Editor)
Board Members & Advisors
- Professionals: Jo Yeon-sang (K League Secretary General), Lee Jung-hyo (Gwangju FC Coach), Kim Do-keun (Gangneung FC Coach)
- Academics & Media: Yoon Young-gil (Professor KNUPE), Jung Hee-don (President of the Asia Sports Journalists Association)
- Amateurs: Oh Hae-jong (Chung-Ang University Coach), Yoon Jong-seok (Janghoon High School Coach), Shin Byung-ho (Jeju Middle School Coach), Kim Min-deok (Jingeon Elementary School Coach)
- Women & Players: Lee Mi-yeon (Sangmu Coach), Kim Ho-nam (former Bucheon FC), Jeon Ga-eul (former Sejong Sports Toto)
- Community: Lee Bo-yoon (Chair of the Changnyeong Football Association)
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