The South Korea national football team represents South Korea in men's international football and is governed by the Korea Football Association. South Korea has emerged as a major football power in Asia since the 1980s, having participated in ten consecutive and eleven overall FIFA World Cup tournaments, the most for any Asian country. Despite initially going through five World Cup tournaments without winning a match, South Korea became the first Asian team to reach the semi-finals when they co-hosted the 2002 tournament with Japan. South Korea also won two AFC Asian Cup titles, and finished as runners-up on four occasions. Furthermore, the team won three gold medals and three silver medals at the senior Asian Games.
Ahn Jung-hwan is a South Korean television personality and former professional footballer. A versatile forward known for his technical skills and clutch goalscoring, Ahn represented South Korea at three FIFA World Cups, notably scoring a golden goal against Italy in 2002. Following his retirement, Ahn transitioned into a successful career in broadcasting, becoming a popular football commentator and television host. He is also recognised for his philanthropic endeavors.
The 2006 AFC Women's Asian Cup was a women's football tournament for women's national teams from countries affiliated to the Asian Football Confederation. It was the 15th installment of the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
Lee Jung-soo is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Nam Hyun-Hee is a South Korean foil fencer. She is left-handed.
Jeon Hee-sook is a South Korean foil fencer.
Jung Sung-ryong is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Kawasaki Frontale.
Ri Kum-suk is a North Korean footballer who plays for the 4.25 Sports Club. She plays a key role not only for her club, but also for national teams in the AFC Women's Asian Cup, Asian Games and FIFA Women's World Cup. She is the highest goalscorer for North Korea with 40 goals and the most prolific female footballer ever from North Korea with 165 goals.
The First EAFF Women's Football Championship was a football competition held from August 1 to August 6, 2005 in South Korea. South Korea won the first edition by beating its opponents to finish first, DPR Korea finished second.
Jeon Ga-eul is a South Korean footballer who plays for Sejong Sportstoto in the WK League. She was the first South Korean to play in the US National Women's Soccer League, and the Australian W-League. She has won numerous domestic league titles, individual MVP titles and international competitions, being the leading scorer in the national team side that won the Women's gold medal in football at the 2009 Summer Universiade. Jeon scored notable braces against Germany in the group stages, and against Japan in the Final. She also scored six goals in one match against South Africa. Overall, she made over 100 appearances for the South Korean national team.
Jun Min-kyung is a South Korean women's football goalkeeper, who plays for Daekyo Kangaroos WFC in South Korean WK-League and the South Korea women's national football team.
Jung Kyung-eun is a South Korean professional badminton player. She was the 2016 Summer Olympics bronze medalist in the women's doubles event.
Kim Jung-suk is a South Korean former footballer who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Jung Hyo-jung is a South Korean épée fencer.
Events from the year 2003 in South Korea.
Jeon Eun-ha is a South Korean football player who plays for the WK League side Suwon FC. In 2013, she earned her first appearance for the South Korea women's national football team.
Jung Seol-bin, formerly Jung Hae-in, is a South Korean footballer who plays as a forward for Hyundai Steel Red Angels and the South Korea national team.
Kim Jung-mi is a South Korean footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Hyundai Steel Red Angels and the South Korea national team.
Lee Jeong-hyeop is a South Korean footballer who plays as striker for Seongnam FC in the K League 1.
South Korea participated in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from 18 August to 2 September 2018. It was the 18th appearance of the country at the Asian Games, except the first edition in Delhi. As one of the best competitors at the Games, South Korea's best achievement was in the 2002 Busan, with the acquisition of 96 gold, 80 silver and 84 bronze medals. At the latest edition in 2014 Incheon, the country had collected 79 gold, 71 silver, and 84 bronze medals.
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