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Hong takes blame after Korea’s loss leaves World Cup fate very much in doubt

After a 1-0 defeat to South Africa, Korea finished third in Group A and must now rely on results elsewhere to reach the knockout stage.

2026.6.25

Defensive risk or missed opportunity? Opinion divided over decision to keep Castrop on the bench.

Despite his shortcomings as a stopper, Korea's offensive issues have made it harder to justify keeping the Bundesliga starter a spectator with the Round of 32 on the line.

2026.6.22

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Jens Castrop of Borussia Mönchengladbach celebrates after scoring a goal against 1. FC Koln during a Bundesliga match in Cologne, Germany, on March 21. [AP/YONHAP]

Castrop defends 'aggressive' style but downplays red card risk at World Cup

Likely headed for the summer's FIFA World Cup representing Korea, Korean German midfielder Jens Castrop has vowed to stay out of trouble in the big tournament, an assurance coming on the back of his second straight red card this season.

2026.4.30

Philipp Sander of Moenchengladbach, left, in action against Kim Min-jae of Munich, center, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and FC Bayern Munich in Moenchengladbach, Germany on Oct. 25 [EPA/YONHAP]

Bayern's Kim Min-jae leads team to win over Gladbach's Jens Castrop

Korean defender Kim Min-jae of Bayern Munich came out on top in a rare “Korean derby” in the Bundesliga, leading his team to a win over Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Jens Castrop.

2025.10.26

Jens Castrop of Korea dribbles the ball against the United States during the teams' friendly match at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on Sept. 6. [YONHAP]

Castrop gets Taeguk Warriors call-up for Brazil, Paraguay friendlies

Jens Castrop, the German-born midfielder of Korean descent, is back on the Korean men's national football team for a pair of friendly matches scheduled for October.

2025.9.29

Jens Castrop of Korea reacts during a friendly against Mexico at Geodis Park in Nashville on Sept. 9. [AFP/YONHAP]

Korean German midfielder Castrop 'proud' of Taeguk Warriors debut

Jens Castrop, the Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder with a German father and Korean mother, said his first cap for the Taeguk Warriors was a proud moment not just for him but his whole family.

2025.9.10

Son Heung-min, left, and Jens Castrop train at Icahn Stadium in New York on Sept. 4. [YONHAP]

다시 이어진 옛 인연, 독일어 연습하고 포치 만날 준비하는 손흥민

Son Heung-min will keep the Korean national team armband this weekend as the Taeguk Warriors take on the United States in New Jersey, where the Los Angeles FC star is also likely to be reunited with former manager and mentor Mauricio Pochettino.

2025.9.8

Son Heung-min, center, trains at Icahn Stadium in New York on Sept. 4. [NEWS1]

Blasts from the past: Son Heung-min brushes off German, prepares to meet Poch

2025.9.5

Jens Castrop, a Korean national team football player, speaks during an interview with Korean media at Icahn Stadium in New York on Sept. 3. [YONHAP]

Castrop's 'Korean heart' eager to beat for Taeguk Warriors in U.S. friendlies

Jens Castrop, the Korean national football team's first foreign-born mixed-race call-up, said he is eager to play for the Taeguk Warriors and convince manager Hong Myung-bo that he should be in the 2026 FIFA World Cup side.

2025.9.4

Germany-born Jens Castrop gets Korea call-up historic move

Germany-born Jens Castrop became the first foreign-born, mixed-heritage player selected for the Korean national team on Monday, ahead of games against World Cup co-hosts the United States and Mexico.

2025.8.25