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Reporting for duty

Published: 14 Nov. 2022, 08:43

Hwang Ui-jo arrives in Doha on Sunday evening. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Hwang Ui-jo was the first member of the Korean national team to arrive in Doha, Qatar on Sunday for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Hwang, who was excluded from the Olympiacos squad for their final game before the international break on Sunday, was shortly followed by Mallorca midfielder Lee Kang-in.

Lee Kang-in arrives in Doha on Sunday evening. [JOONGANG ILBO]

The Asia-based national team players along with head coach Paulo Bento and other coaching and administrative staff departed from Incheon International Airport for Doha early on Monday morning. They are expected to arrive in Doha mid-morning, Korean time.

Asia-based members of the Korean national team along with coaching and administrative staff pose at Incheon International Airport on Sunday before departing for Qatar. [NEWS1]

The remaining Europe-based players, including captain Son Heung-min and center-back Kim Min-jae, will make their way to Qatar over the coming days.

BY JIM BULLEY [[email protected]]