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Park Ji-sung Vows to Develop S. Korea’s Youth Football with European Experience

Park Ji-sung Vows to Develop S. Korea’s Youth Football with European Experience

SUWON, South Korea, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean football icon Park Ji-sung said Friday that he will devote himself to his new job as the chief of the country’s youth football program with his European experience. Park was named the Korea Football Association’s youth strategy department chief last month. It was the first [...]

Guus Hiddink as Head Coach at Zero Salary? No Thanks, Says Korea Football Association

Guus Hiddink as Head Coach at Zero Salary? No Thanks, Says Korea Football Association

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Presiding over the most successful stretch of South Korean football ever, Guus Hiddink on the sidelines throughout the 2002 FIFA World Cup was a figure of stability, charisma, and most importantly, trust.  Trust in the national football team has always been in somewhat short supply in the “Be the [...]

“What’s Most Needed for Korean Football Is Passionate, Eager Players”…Stielike

“What’s Most Needed for Korean Football Is Passionate, Eager Players”…Stielike

“[The final selection process] is open for everyone. When organizing the national team, it is of special importance to strike an ideal balance between experienced players and young energetic ones. We need more passionate, eager players right now.” “I am aware of criticism directed to certain players lingering since the World Cup. At the center [...]