Chung was chosen to serve a fourth term as South Korean FA’s leader

Businessman Chung Mong-gyu of South Korea survived a scandal involving the selection of national team coaches last year that prompted calls for his resignation, and on Wednesday he was voted to lead the nation’s football governing body for a fourth term.

Chung was elected to lead the Korea Football Association (KFA) for the following four years after winning the first round of voting.

After winning reelection, Chung assured reporters that he felt a “bigger responsibility” and promised to fulfill his pledges.

“I hope the weather will be warmer and spring will come in football too,” he added.

Chung, who has been in charge of the KFA since 2013, was called for suspension by the sports ministry in November for violating its own regulations when it hired two head coaches for the men’s national team.

Accusations of favoritism caused a public uproar when the advice was part of the final findings of an audit that looked into the organization’s hiring of Hong Myung-bo and his predecessor, Jurgen Klinsmann.

Hong had stated that special treatment from the KFA was not the reason for his selection.

According to the Yonhap News Agency, the KFA requested earlier this month that the ministry’s decision to punish its chairman be put on hold so that he may seek for reelection.

Chung responded to a question about enhancing ties with the government by saying he would discuss his stance later.

In order to construct a new football stadium, the businessman had earlier promised to donate 5 billion won ($3.49 million).