South Korea News
Lee wins emotional recall for South Korea
October, 6 2011Lee Dong-gook, a veteran of 85 international caps, is back in the South Korea squad.
Article | ConversationAustralians snubbed for Asian football award
ESPNsoccernet staff | September, 16 2011Asian Cup finalists Australia have had no players nominated for the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year Award.
Article | ConversationCho names South Korea squad for WC qualifier
August, 22 2011South Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae has named a strong squad for the country's opening World Cup qualifier against Lebanon on September 2.
Article | ConversationJapan star Honda to honour fallen Matsuda
ESPNsoccernet staff | August, 9 2011Former Japan national team defender Naoki Matsuda died on Thursday after collapsing at training eariler in the week.
Article | ConversationKorea name strong squad for Japan friendly
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 27 2011Korea have named a strong 24-man squad for the August 10 friendly against neighbouring rivals Japan.
Article | ConversationPark Ji-sung retires from internationals
January, 28 2011South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung has retired from international football, boss Cho Kwang-rae has confirmed.
Article | ConversationAFC: No action over Ki's monkey celebration
January, 27 2011The Asian Football Confederation confirmed it will take no action over Ki Sung-Yeung's perceived racist celebration following his goal for South Korea against Japan in Tuesday's Asian Cup semi-final.
Article | ConversationLee: Midfield battle will be crucial
January, 13 2011Bolton winger Lee Chung-Yong believes whoever wins the midfield battle will emerge triumphant when South Korea take on Australia in a pivotal Asian Cup Group C game at Al Gharafa Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Article | ConversationWorld Cup referee charged with drug smuggling
ESPNsoccernet staff | September, 22 2010Byron Moreno, who refereed Italy's 2002 World Cup exit to South Korea, has been arrested and charged with smuggling heroin.
Article | ConversationFriendlies: Argentina put Spain to the sword
September, 3 2010Iran gave their preparations for January's Asian Cup a massive boost with a 1-0 friendly win over South Korea, who lost their first home game since January 2008.
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