The Korea Football Association has appointed former Spain coach Robert Moreno as interim manager of the men's national team. Reuters reported on September 1 that Moreno will lead South Korea through the end of November and oversee a six-match spell. The appointment follows Hong Myung-bo's resignation in June after South Korea's World Cup group-stage exit.
Independent Korean and international coverage confirmed the same core development. The Korea Times reported that Moreno was named temporary manager on September 1 and that his contract runs until November 27. Yonhap-linked coverage said the KFA plans to use the autumn fixtures to assess the team before making a longer-term decision ahead of the Asian Cup.
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Moreno's job is a transition assignment for South Korea. Reuters said the 48-year-old will handle the next six matches while the KFA continues its search for a permanent replacement. The Korea Times reported that South Korea are scheduled to host Ecuador and Uruguay in September, then Venezuela and Uzbekistan in October, with two additional November fixtures still being arranged.
One notable element of the appointment is the recruitment process. Reuters reported that Moreno became the first national team coach selected by the KFA through an open recruitment procedure. That detail gives the decision significance beyond the touchline, because the federation is also trying to rebuild confidence around how it chooses leadership for the national team.
Moreno's background helps explain why the appointment will be watched closely. According to the cited reports, he managed Spain in 2019 during Luis Enrique's absence and later held club roles with Monaco, Granada and Sochi. For South Korea, the key question is not only his résumé but how quickly he can influence preparation, tactical structure and squad atmosphere during a compressed international schedule.
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