Ex-Indonesian Coach Shin Tae-yong Tapped as VP of South Korea's Football Body

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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