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TransfersSouth Korea national football team interim coach candidates revealed
South Korea national football team interim coach candidates will be interviewed on August 20 and 21, with the team ranked 3rd in World Cup with 3 points, 1 win 0 draws 2 losses, and a recent 1-0 loss to South Africa on June 25, 2026.
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AnalysisFIFA AFC Seek Details on Korea Football Reform Panel Warn Against Interference
FIFA and AFC requested details on Korea's football reform committee and warned against outside interference, with Park Ji-sung co-chairing the panel that stressed KFA independence.
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TransfersSouth Korea narrows interim coach shortlist to five European candidates
KFA narrows interim coach shortlist to five European candidates, with online interviews scheduled this week. Moreno and Casas among experienced candidates.
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National TeamUzbekistan and South Korea Hold Final Review Workshop on Joint Research Projects
In a final review workshop held in Tashkent, South Korea and Uzbekistan presented the outcomes of joint research projects supported by KOICA and KRICT. The results of two R&D projects were shared, and prospects for future scientific and technological cooperation were discussed.
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National TeamChina's Foreign Minister Urges South Korea to Stay Neutral
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met South Korea’s National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac in Seoul and urged the country not to take sides between Beijing and Washington, calling for a focus on the root causes of the Korean Peninsula’s tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un and criticized U.S. policy, while South Korea responded to North Korean missile launches by maintaining full military readiness. China also urged the acceleration of the second phase of the Korea-China free-trade agreement and highlighted the restoration of bilateral ties.
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National TeamChinese FA Denies Allegations of Improper Hospitality to Korean FA
On 23rd, the Chinese Football Association announced via social media that its investigation found no evidence of improper hospitality allegations involving the Korean Football Association. The Japan Football Association also investigated seven referees who visited Korea in 2011-2012 and found no basis for the claims.
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National TeamSouth Korea's Asian Games Hopes Rest on Young Talent
South Korea's football team faces a crucial test at the 2026 Asian Games, where young talent will be the key to success.
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OpinionChinese FA Finds No Evidence in Investigation of Korean FA's Alleged Improper Hospitality
On 23rd, the Chinese Football Association announced that it had investigated allegations that the Korean Football Association provided improper hospitality to Chinese officials, finding no evidence to support the claim. The investigation’s methods and subjects were not disclosed, and the Chinese FA said it would continue to monitor the situation. Earlier reports on the 19th and 7th mentioned three staff members and a 2012 January referee exchange incident, respectively.
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TransfersSouth Korea's Kim Ye-guen Joins European Club
South Korea's Kim Ye-guen joins Serbian club TSC, marking a significant transfer for the young player.
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OpinionChinese FA Investigates Alleged Korean Sexual Harassment…No Evidence Found
The Chinese Football Association stated there's no evidence to prove allegations of inappropriate接待 involving its officials in South Korea after an investigation.
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National TeamChinese Football Association Investigates Alleged Korean Hospitality, Finds No Evidence
The Chinese Football Association investigated allegations of improper hospitality involving the Korean Football Association on August 23, 2026, and found no evidence to support the claims.
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National TeamSouth Korea Denies Allegations of Impropriety
South Korea denies allegations of impropriety, stating that there is no evidence to support claims of misconduct.
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National TeamI Kang-in Apologizes for Korean Football After 0-1 Loss in 2026 World Cup Group Stage
In the final group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup North America Group A, South Korea lost 0-1 to South Africa, finishing with 1 win and 2 losses. Immediately after the match, 25-year-old Atletico Madrid player Lee Kang-in expressed a sense of responsibility for Korean football and apologized. Lee said, ‘The situation for Korean football is not good,’ and urged fans to also see the positive aspects. Korean football is under criticism for the World Cup exit, a hearing, the resignation of President Jeong Mong-gyu, and a foreign referee hospitality scandal.
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National TeamInnovation Committee Listens to On-Ground Voices: Youth Matches and Stadium Shortages Highlighted
The Korean Football Innovation Committee held a listening session in Cheonan on August 19, 2026, where over 100 participants raised concerns about youth match frequency, lack of stadiums, and coach education.
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Opinion2026 K-Football Innovation Committee Holds Youth Field Listening Session in Cheonan
The 2026 K-Football Innovation Committee held a listening session on the 19th at Korea Football Park in Cheonan to hear voices from the youth football field. Key figures such as Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-yeong, Innovation Committee Chairman Park Ji-sung, and commentator Lee Young-pyo attended, discussing issues such as lack of playing fields, summer and winter competition concerns, and the decline in female football registration.
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TransfersLee Kang-in Signs for Atletico Madrid - Coke’s Influence Key
23-year-old Lee Kang-in completed his induction into Atletico Madrid on 18 July 2024, leaving Paris Saint-Germain and signing a contract until 2031. He said the captain Coke’s outreach was pivotal in his decision to join the club.
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Match reportSouth Korea Men’s Basketball to Face Philippines in Two September Games in Suwon
The South Korea men’s national basketball team will play two friendly matches against the Philippines on September 4 and 6 at Suwon’s KT Sonicboom Arena ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. Ticket pre-sales begin on the 25th via the Hana OneQ mobile app, offering a 10% discount for Hana Card payments. General sales start on the 26th through TicketLink.
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National TeamSouth Korea Men's Handball Lose 28-49 to Gummersbach
South Korea's men's handball national team lost 28-49 to Germany's Gummersbach on the 15th. The match was part of a European training camp ahead of the Asian Games.
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National TeamSouth Korean Youth Football Faces Shortage of Fields and Matches
A youth football listening session was held on the 19th at Cheonan Korea Football Park, attended by about 100 players, parents and coaches, who highlighted the lack of fields and matches as the biggest challenges.
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National TeamNo Korean players in EPL after Son's exit; Japan sets record with 9
After Son left Tottenham, South Korea has no players in the EPL, while Japan sets a record with 9. Analysis of the contrasting situations ahead of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
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National TeamWho will save South Korea's football team? Football Association, temporary coach interview begins
South Korea's football team is in crisis. The Football Association has completed the temporary coach's application process and is now conducting interviews.
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National TeamTogether with Poyes, Two Prominent Foreign Coaches Are Discussed as Potential Interim Head Coaches for the South Korean National Team
Two prominent foreign coaches, Gert Poyes, Jesus Casas, and Domènec Torrent, are being discussed as potential interim head coaches for the South Korean national team. The profiles and strengths of each coach are highlighted.
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TransfersKim Min-soo's Transfer to Lyon: A Turning Point for South Korea
Kim Min-soo's Transfer to Lyon: A Turning Point for South Korea
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OpinionTrump's World Cup Legacy: South Korea's Crisis and FIFA's Humiliation
Analyzing the impact of Trump's political interference and FIFA's weakness on South Korea at the 2026 North American World Cup. A look back at the disastrous days of Iran-US tensions and skyrocketing ticket prices.