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오연희 covers South Korea for South Korea Watch: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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PreviewMoreno's South Korea face Venezuela in first friendly test
New manager Roberto Moreno has named 12 K-League players in his first South Korea squad for the friendly against Venezuela on October 2, emphasizing current form over reputation.
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PreviewSouth Korea U23 face China in Asian Games semi-final
South Korea's U23 team meets China in the Asian Games semi-finals at Yanmar Stadium Nagai on 30 September, entering the match with three wins from their last five outings.
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Match reportSouth Korea slump to 4-1 friendly defeat against Uruguay
South Korea's national team was beaten 4-1 by Uruguay in a friendly, exposing defensive frailties ahead of future qualifiers. Lee Kang-in scored a late consolation but Darwin Núñez's double led the rout.
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Match reportLee Young-jun double powers South Korea U23 past Vietnam into Asian Games semis
South Korea's U23 team thrashed Vietnam 4-0 to reach the Asian Games semi-finals, with Lee Young-jun scoring twice, and now prepare for a home match against Uzbekistan on October 6.
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Match reportSouth Korea thump Ecuador 3-0 in friendly ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Son Heung-min, Oh Hyeon-gyu and Lee Dong-gyeong were on target as South Korea beat Ecuador 3-0 in a friendly, building momentum before their World Cup qualifier against Uruguay on September 28.
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PreviewSouth Korea face Ecuador friendly after two straight losses
The South Korea national team will host Ecuador in a friendly on September 24, looking to break a run of two consecutive defeats. The team currently sits third in World Cup qualifying.
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National TeamOver 70% of K-League coaches back switch to European season calendar
More than 70% of coaches in Asia's oldest professional league, the K-League, support shifting from a March-November schedule to a European format with an August start and winter break to protect players from extreme summer heat and maintain competitiveness.
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National TeamSouth Korea Asian Games team faces transport delays disrupting preparations
South Korea's Asian Games football team has faced transport delays affecting training and match preparations, with a KFA official stating the issue is affecting all participating teams.
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National TeamKim Min-su's Rangers move sparks viral wave in South Korea as vloggers hit 100k views
South Korean vloggers' coverage of Kim Min-su's Rangers in the Old Firm derby has surpassed 100,000 YouTube views, amplifying fan interest as the national team sits 3rd in World Cup qualifying.
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National TeamCoach Moreno arrives tomorrow, first South Korea roster on 14th
Interim head coach Roberto Moreno arrives in South Korea on the 13th and will announce his first squad on the 14th for September and October A-matches. His contract runs until November 27th.
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OpinionPark Hang-seo Slams KFA 'Cartel' and Arrogance
Former Korea national team official Park Hang-seo has criticized the Korea Football Association's 'cartel' and arrogance in a YouTube interview, revealing behind-the-scenes turmoil from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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National TeamSouth Korea appoint Robert Moreno as interim head coach
The Korea Football Association has named Robert Moreno as the interim head coach of South Korea, with a contract to oversee six matches through November 27.