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The Korean national team

Overview
Korea, defending bronze medalist and co-host from four years ago will be playing in their sixth successive World Cup tournament.


Korea Football Association

Korea Football Association


5 World Cup appearances
1954, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002
Fourth place in 2002

Most caps
Hong Myung-Bo (135)
Top scorer
Cha Bum-Kun (55)
Trivia
1. The South Korean league was launched in 1983 and became the first ever professional football league in Asia.


South Korea Fixtures
All kick-offs are in local German time (GMT +1)

Tuesday, 13th June 15.00
Korea vs Togo (Group G)
at Frankfurt

Sunday, 18th June 21.00
France vs Korea (Group G)
at Leipzig

Friday, 23rd June 21.00
Switzerland vs Korea (Group G)
at Hanover