00:00South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for an inquiry into the national football team's leadership
00:06and the Korea Football Association following the country's early exit from the World Cup.
00:11Alleging favoritism and cronism, Lee says the investigation should examine the team's failings
00:17and the need for reform of South Korea's football administration.
00:21The Taeguk Warriors had been expected to advance from the group stage
00:26but were eliminated after a shock defeat to South Africa on June 24.
00:30South Korea also lost to co-host Mexico despite opening its campaign with a 2-1 win over the Czech
00:37Republic.
00:38Overall, the team finished third in Group A and failed to qualify for the round of 32.
00:43Head coach Hong Myung-bo resigned following the elimination
00:46with his decision to bench Captain Song Hyun-min against South Africa, drawing widespread criticism.
00:52Police are also investigating online death threats against Hong
00:56as public anger continues to grow and some premises display signs prohibiting his entry.
