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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 1 June 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Ulsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) [1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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Current team | Suwon FC | ||
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