The Korea Football Association has closed the application period for the open recruitment of the national football team's interim head coach. Although numerous coaches from home and abroad applied, the association did not disclose specific details. Next week, online interviews will be conducted to evaluate candidates, and the final selection of the interim head coach and coaching staff is expected. The interim head coach will lead the team until the November A match following the resignation of former head coach Hong Myung-bo. As application requirements, the head coach must hold AFC P level or FIFA highest level coaching qualifications, while the coaching staff requires AFC A level or equivalent qualifications and experience in their respective fields.