FIFA World Cup chaos: South Korea cuts off media access after Son Heung-min controversy explodes
South Korea’s World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by a dispute with its domestic media after a leaked conversation revealed a reporter mocking captain Son Heung-min’s military service exemption. The remark sparked widespread backlash, prompting the Korea Football Association to support the team and reportedly boycott media interactions. The controversy has already led to canceled interviews and the resignation of a press corps official. Despite the turmoil, South Korea remains focused on securing qualification for the World Cup knockout stage.
South Korea’s World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by a dispute with its domestic media after a leaked conversation revealed a reporter mocking captain Son Heung-min’s military service exemption. The remark sparked widespread backlash, prompting the Korea Football Association to support the team and reportedly boycott media interactions. The controversy has already led to canceled interviews and the resignation of a press corps official. Despite the turmoil, South Korea remains focused on securing qualification for the World Cup knockout stage.
