The K-Football Innovation Committee, aimed at shaping the future of South Korean football, is set to launch. The committee will include former national team players Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo, along with representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Korea Football Association (KFA), and the K League, who will discuss development strategies.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on July 3 that the launch ceremony for the K-Football Innovation Committee will take place on July 6 at the Olympic Parktel in Seoul.
Choi Hwi-young, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Park Ji-sung, a member of the FIFA committee, will serve as co-chairs of the committee.
Committee members will include football analysts Lee Young-pyo and Park Joo-ho, as well as Yoo Seung-min, president of the Korea Sports Council, Kim Seung-hee, executive director of the KFA, Jo Yeon-sang, secretary general of the K League, lawyer Yoo Young-geun, and Professor Kim Dae-hee, among other sports figures and experts.
The committee will comprehensively discuss measures to enhance the competitiveness of South Korean football in response to the growing calls for reform ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North and Central America. Topics will include K-football governance, youth player development, and the introduction of advanced technology systems.
Minister Choi has recently met with various football stakeholders and experts to share insights and gather opinions on these matters.
Co-chair Park Ji-sung stated, "Through this innovation committee, we will incorporate the various concerns discussed in the field and collaboratively design the direction in which South Korean football should advance, envisioning a sustainable future for K-football."
Co-chair Choi Hwi-young added, "We will firmly support the establishment of a vision for South Korean football centered around trusted football figures, ensuring it can be effectively implemented on the ground."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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