Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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

Ulsan HD secure convincing 3-0 victory over Ventforet Kofu in Champions League

Ulsan HD secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Japan's Ventforet Kofu in the first leg of the 2023-24 AFC Champions League round of 16, marking a strong start to the knockout stage

2024-02-15

K League top scorer Joo Min-kyu: 'I am a man with big dreams'

Ulsan HD striker Joo Min-kyu, 33, said he hasn't given up on his dream of playing for the Korean national team.

2023-12-21

Orobo and Joo race to claim K League Golden Boot

The K League top scorer race is heating up with only one goal separating Daejeon Hana Citizen’s Tiago Orobo and Ulsan Hyundai’s Joo Min-kyu and just three games left to play.

2023-10-31

No cap: K League top scorer Joo still yet to get the call for Korea

K League top scorer Joo Min-kyu is yet to earn an international cap. Despite his impressive domestic performance, consecutive national team managers have opted not to give the Ulsan Hyundai striker the nod.

2023-10-17

Jeju United beat Suwon FC to move into second place

Jeju United came from behind to beat Suwon FC 3-1 on Sunday, stepping up to second place on the K League standings.

2022-05-16