The former president of the Korea Football Association (KFA) and the ex-head coach of the men's national team faced intense questioning from lawmakers during a parliamentary hearing on Thursday.
The session, held by the South Korean parliamentary sports committee, marked a significant escalation in the ongoing investigation into the federation's leadership and operational conduct.
Critics have long argued that the federation's leadership has failed to uphold standards of transparency and accountability, leading to calls for structural reform.
Lawmakers pressed the officials for answers regarding allegations of mismanagement and governance failures that have plagued the organization.
The hearing follows a formal session scheduled for July 22, which was convened to examine the KFA's internal structures amid growing public and political pressure.
Critics have long argued that the federation's leadership has failed to uphold standards of transparency and accountability, leading to calls for structural reform.
The scrutiny reflects a broader trend of increased oversight in South Korean sports administration, where governance issues have sparked widespread debate.