Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Young legs prevail as Korean Legends lose 4-3 to U-14 squad

Former national team head coach Guus Hiddink led a Korean Legends squad in a special match marking 20 years since the 2002 World Cup on an auxiliary pitch at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday, but ended up losing 4-3 to the Korean U-14 team.

2022-06-06

The goal that made me: Ahn Jung-hwan remembers moment that defined career

The Korean squad that competed at the 2002 World Cup are still heroes today. One of the most famous members of that team, Ahn Jung-hwan scored the winning goal against Italy in a round of 16 clash that carried Korea through to the quarterfinals.

2022-06-02

Red Devils leader remembers excitement of 2002 World Cup

This week marks 20 years since the opening of the 2002 World Cup, when support for the Korean team reached a fever pitch. Yoo Young-woon, decked out in his Taeguk Warriors kit with megaphone in hand, led the Red Devils supporters at the World Cup.

2022-05-29

Yoo Sang-chul, footballer and coach, dies at 49

Yoo Sang-chul, footballer and coach, died June 7 at Asan Medical Center in Seoul. He was 49 years old.

2021-06-08