Korea Republic

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FIFA Ranking 23

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Country Information

• Capital: Seoul
• Population: ~52 million
• Continent: Asia

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World Cup History

• Appearances: 11 (consecutive since 1986)
• Titles: 0
• Best Performance: Semi-finals (2002)

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Coach

• ‍Hong Myung-bo — South Korean football legend and 2002 World Cup semi-finalist. Returns to national team management with a wealth of experience.
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Key Players

• Son Heung-min — Captain and all-time leading scorer. One of the most lethal left-footed attackers in world football, with Premier League pedigree at Tottenham.
• Lee Kang-in — Technically gifted playmaker who has shone for PSG. The new creative engine of the national team.
• Kim Min-jae — Commanding centre-back who has become one of the world's best defenders at Bayern Munich.
• Hwang Hee-chan — Fast and energetic striker and a reliable scorer in European football.

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