Again 2002? Koreans prioritize ability over nationality for next Taeguk Warriors manager.

[By HAN A-REUM] A majority of Koreans believe the next national football team manager should be chosen based on ability rather than nationality, with support for a foreign gaffer rising sharply following Korea's disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, according to a new Hankook Research survey.

A total of 57 percent of respondents said nationality does not matter when selecting the next coach, according to the survey conducted from July 10 to 13 among 1,000 adults aged 18 or older nationwide. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points at a 95 percent confidence level.

Another 23 percent said the position should go to a foreign manager, while 8 percent preferred a Korean coach. Among the respondents, 12 percent said they were unsure. (후략)

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