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World Cup Qualifying Recap: The Korean Derby

October 15, 2019 Michael Welch 4

Today in Pyongyang, history was made. Today was the first time that DPR Korea had hosted a competitive match between the two Koreas. The two […]

2022 World Cup Qualifier Preview: Turkmenistan vs Korea Republic

September 9, 2019 Joon Park 2

After an underwhelming friendly draw against Georgia, the KNT will be looking for a step in the right direction in their World Cup qualifying match […]

Captain Sonny: the Right Man for the Bento Era

September 14, 2018 Michael Welch 21

The Bento Era has begun. And with it, the Captain Sonny era has also begun in earnest. It was confirmed over the international break by […]

Breaking News: World Cup Squad Finalized

June 1, 2018 Michael Welch 25

After a shambolic display on Friday night in Jeonju, Shin Tae-yong wasted no time finalizing his 23-man roster for the World Cup in Russia by […]

Week listings and previews for our Korean Players Abroad December 3-5 + recap Jeonbuk ACL Champs & Korean FA Cup

December 2, 2016 Nicole Chung 0

Hello all, a very short weekend preview for our Koreans Abroad this week. Match to watch this weekend: Swansea City vs Tottenham Hotspur (Korean Derby). […]

Short Korea v Lebanon WCQ Recap

March 24, 2016 Nicole Chung 6

Patient play gives Korea victory against Myanmar

November 13, 2015 Steve Price 2

This may have been a match that Korea were expected to win comfortably, but Korea’s possession play certainly bodes well for the future. Manager Uli […]

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Are the U-17’s part of a bright future for Korean football?

October 23, 2015 Steve Price 1

Korea are impressing in this year’s Under-17 World Cup, qualifying from the group stage with ease after beating Brazil and Guinea. The goal scored to […]

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World Cup 2014: Ode to the underdog + Last call on the yeot toss

July 5, 2014 Tim Lee 7

Where to start? This World Cup has been nothing short of sensational. Oh sure, Korea was knocked out in the Group Stage, but I wasn’t […]

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Official Pre-World Cup Series: Korea v Tunisia Player Ratings

May 28, 2014 Tim Lee 9

BREAKING NEWS: KIM JIN SOO IS OUT OF THE WORLD CUP DUE TO AN ANKLE INJURY, ACCORDING TO KFA. PARK JOO HO (!!!) WILL TAKE […]

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