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Daejeon cut six-game winless streak in time for Hwang Sun-hong's return

Daejeon Hana Citizen escaped the bottom of the K League 1 table with a 1-0 win over Daegu FC on Sunday, while Ulsan HD claimed the frontrunner spot after a 1-0 victory over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors the day before.

2024-06-03

Stripped-back Korean squad lose final friendly before U-23 Asian Cup

The U-23 Korean national team lost 1-0 to Saudi Arabia in a closed-door friendly on Tuesday, suffering a defeat in the final tune-up game ahead of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup that begins next week.

2024-04-11

KFA could still swipe K League manager as national team interviews begin

“It is risky to say okay,” KFA National Team Committee Chung Hae-sung said, responding to a question about whether it would be acceptable for the KFA to ask a K League manager to leave their team if they are appointed to the national team job.

2024-04-03

Korea look to turn things around in Thailand rematch

Korea will face Thailand in the away leg of a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday after a disappointing 1-1 draw at home last week.

2024-03-25

Lifeless Korea draw 1-1 with Thailand in World Cup qualifier

Korea drew 1-1 with Thailand in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on Thursday, blowing a hard-earned lead in a concerningly tepid match under new interim manager Hwang Sun-hong.

2024-03-21

Revamped Korean squad to face Thailand in World Cup qualifier

A slightly-tweaked Korean national team will face Thailand in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday at home as interim manager Hwang Sun-hong takes the helm for the first time.

2024-03-20

Paik Seung-ho rejoins Korea squad as Hwang makes some changes

Korean national team interim-manager Hwang Sun-hong called up 23 players for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Thailand starting next week, bringing Birmingham City midfielder Paik Seung-ho back into the senior squad alongside three new picks

2024-03-11

Lee Seung-woo scores again as Hwang readies national team roster

Suwon FC midfielder Lee Seung-woo scored a goal in his side’s 1-1 draw with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on Saturday, sending a message to Korean national team interim manager Hwang Sun-hong, who watched the match from the stands.

2024-03-10

Kim Jin-su confirms apology from Lee Kang-in over Asian Cup fracas

Footballer Kim Jin-su of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors revealed that he has also received an apology from Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain regarding the recent Team Korea dispute at the Asian Cup.

2024-03-04

U-23 boss Hwang Sun-hong replaces Klinsmann as interim manager

Korean U-23 national team manager Hwang Sun-hong has been appointed as the interim manager of the senior national team until May, the KFA announced Tuesday.

2024-02-27