South Korea is eliminated from the World Cup at the group stage and Coach Hong Myung-bo resigns hours after President Lee Jae Myung criticizes the team's failures and demands a sports ministry inquiry.Hong Myung-bo apologizes and says criticism of tactical choices, including benching Heung-Min Son in the loss to South Africa, influenced his decision while the South Korean Football Federation pressured his exit after defeats to Mexico and South Africa left the team short of qualifying among the best third-placed teams.Announced in Mexico where the squad trained in Zapopan, the resignation follows public anger over use of public resources and prompts President Lee to call for hiring and accountability reforms in sports administration.