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FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung reacts during a Europa League match against Sturm Graz at MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark, on Sept. 24. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Forward Cho Gue-sung relishing Korea national team return for upcoming matches

FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung is keen to prove himself again for the Korean national team after recovering from a long injury. “Even a few minutes on the pitch would mean everything to me,” Cho said.

2025.11.12

Korea's Lee Dong-gyeong passes the ball during a friendly against Paraguay at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on Oct. 14. [YONHAP]

Midfielder Lee Dong-gyeong ruled out for int'l friendlies with rib fracture

Midfielder Lee Dong-gyeong will miss Korea's two upcoming friendly matches due to a rib fracture he suffered during his club match over the weekend. Ulsan HD of the K League 1 announced Monday that Lee will need at least four weeks of recovery.

2025.11.10

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Korean men's national football team players participate in an open training session at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi on Oct. 7. [YONHAP]

Korea set for toughest challenge of year vs. Brazil, with Son Heung-min on verge of history

The Korean men's national football team will be in for their biggest challenge of the year when they host Brazil in a friendly this week, with their longtime captain about to make history in front of fans in Seoul.

2025.10.8

Hong Myung-bo, head coach of the Korean men's national football team, speaks to reporters at Incheon International Airport on Sept. 1, before departing for the United States for friendly matches against the U.S. and Mexico. [NEWS1]

Korea coach hints at further experimentation in 2 friendlies in U.S.

Korea men's football head coach Hong Myung-bo said Monday he sees the two upcoming friendly matches in the United States as an opportunity to further experiment with new tactics and strategies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2025.9.1

The Korean women's national team poses for a photo before a friendly against the Philippines at Icheon Sports Complex in Icheon, Gyeonggi, last month. [KOREA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION]

Teen footballer Hong Seo-yoon joins Korean women's team for U.S. friendlies

Teen footballer Hong Seo-yoon from Gwangyang Girls' High School received a call-up to the Korean women’s national team on Monday for the two upcoming friendlies against the United States next month.

2024.5.20

Korea's Jang Sel-gi, second from right, in action during a Hangzhou Asian Games group stage match against the Philippines at Wenzhou Sports Centre in China on Sept. 25, 2023. [KOREA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION]

Korea to face Philippines in early April friendlies

The Korean women’s national team will play two friendlies against the Philippines on April 5 and 8 at Icheon Sports Complex in Icheon, Gyeonggi, the Korea Football Association announced Monday.

2024.3.25

The Korean national team poses for a photo before a friendly with El Salvador at Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Daejeon on June 20. [KOREA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION]

Klinsmann makes some changes ahead of September friendlies

Korean national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann called up his roster for two September friendlies on Monday, adding new players as he tries to bring a bit more influence to the team.

2023.8.28

The Korean national team reacts after losing 2-1 against Uruguay at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo District, western Seoul on March 28. [NEWS1]

Klinsmann includes player held in China on roster for upcoming friendlies

Korean national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann called up 23 players for two June friendlies on Monday, slightly tweaking the squad he inherited in March and used for his two games at the helm.

2023.6.6

Korea plays Peru during a friendly at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi on Aug. 14, 2013. [KOREA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION]

Korea to face Peru and El Salvador in June

The Korean national team will face Peru and El Salvador in friendlies in June, the Korea Football Association (KFA) confirmed Friday.

2023.4.23