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South Korea's World Cup exit triggers fury, death threats, and bans

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Following their early exit from the World Cup, the South Korean national football team has faced intense public backlash. This includes death threats directed at players and coaches, with authorities tracing an online post threatening a player upon their return. Additionally, some businesses have publicly banned team members from their establishments, reflecting widespread disappointment with the team's performance and calls for an overhaul of the football association. AI

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South Korea's World Cup exit triggers fury, death threats, and bans

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

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