World Cup exit leaves South Korean football in crisis
After crashing out of the World Cup, BBC Sport investigates the rise and fall of South Korean football.
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Notable Quotes
""I am genuinely very sorry.""
— Hong Myung-bo , Athlete
""It is miserable that we've come to this moment where we have to look back and ask why we ended up here.""
— Park Ji-sung , Athlete
""the worst match by a Korean football team in the 21st century""
— Lee Young-pyo , Athlete
""When favouritism and cronyism take precedence over competence in selecting a commander, the result is as predictable as fire burning paper.""
— Lee Jae-myung , Politician
Key People
Chung Mong-gyu is the president of the Korea Football Association.
A South Korean footballer and coach with a notable history in international tournaments.
Lee Jae-myung is a South Korean politician and leader of the Democratic Party.
Lee Young-pyo is a former South Korean football defender.
Park Ji-sung is a former South Korean footballer and Manchester United star.
Son Heung-min is a South Korean professional footballer celebrated for his goal-scoring ability and application.
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