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Goalkeepers
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Player
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Team, Age, Caps
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KIM Byung-ji
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(Ulsan Hyundai) Age 28, 31 caps
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Nicknamed
'ponytails' for his unconventional hairstyle. Is the most
experienced among the keepers and the most reliable.
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SEO Dong-myung
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(Sangmoo) 23 (24 on May 4), 20 caps
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One of
the few tall players in the squad, he made his international
debut while still at college.
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Defenders
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Player
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Team, Age, Caps
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CHOI Yong-il
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(Ulsan Hyundai) 32, 53 caps
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Captain and
veteran of the 1994 World Cup campaign who reads the game
exceptionally well. Works hard but is coming to the end of his
career.
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HONG Myung-bo
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(Bellmare Hiratsuka, Japan) 29, 92 caps
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Asia's finest libero and most experienced member of the team.
France will be his third World Cup. Has excellent vision and a
powerful shot when he ventures forward. Reportedly a target for
some big European clubs.
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CHANG Hyung-sok
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(Ulsan Hyundai) 25 (26 on July 7), 6 caps
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Made his debut in the World Cup qualifier against Japan last
September. Good header of the ball.
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LEE Ki-hyung
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(Suwon Samsung) 23, 36 caps
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Has made a smooth
transition from midfielder to defender. Works hard up and down
the right flank and possesses an excellent shot.
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KIM Tae-yong
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(Chunnam Dragons) 27, 31 caps
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A hard worker
who keeps his head under pressure. Few frills, but an excellent
man-marker.
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YOO Sang-chul
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(Ulsan Hyundai) 27, 53 caps
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Often plays just
in front of the back line in a defensive role. Takes the
penalties and often creates goals for his team mates.
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LEE Min-sung
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(Ulsan Hyundai) 25, 27 caps
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Good in the air
but sometimes lacks confidence. Gained instant stardom after
scoring the winner in the victory over Japan in Tokyo last
September.
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CHANG Dae-il
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(Chunan Ilhwa) 23, 13 caps
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Up-and-coming
player with excellent ball control and a dangerous free-kick.
Born to a British father and Korean mother.
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LEE Sang-hon
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(Anyang LG) 22, 11 caps
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Recently shaved his
head on returning to the team after coach Cha booted him out for
supposedly not training hard enough. Highly combative player.
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KIM Hak-chul
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(Sangmoo) 26, 1 cap
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A fringe player who will
be lucky to make it to France.
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Midfielders
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Player
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Team, Age, Caps
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HA Seok-ju
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(Cerezo Osaka, Japan) 30, 79 caps
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Experienced
left-sided player who is famous for his free-kick prowess.
Played in all three games at USA 94 and at the Atlanta Olympics
two years later.
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YOON Jong-hwan
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(Puchon SK) 25, 15 caps
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Called 'Mozart'
for his ability to orchestrate the play with his silky passes
and movement. Was a key member of the Olympic side in Atlanta.
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KO Jong-soo
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(Suwon Samsung) 19, 19 caps
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Made his
international debut at 18, a national record. Has excellent
dribbling skills and likes to play on the left. Lacks experience
but could be one to watch in France, if coach Cha Bum-kun gives
him his chance. Suffered a serious knee-injury in July 1997.
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CHOI Song-yong
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(Sangmoo) 22, 24 caps
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Played in the 1993
world Youth Cup. Operates best as a defensive midfielder.
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LEE Sang-yun
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(Chunan Ilhwa) 29, 24 caps
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A favourite of
coach Cha and is one of the more reliable players in the centre
of the midfield. Can venture forward effectively and should
start in France.
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KIM Do-keun
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(Chunnam Dragons) 26, 9 caps
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Is the only South
Korean player to have scored against the Brazilian national
team. Better-known for his physique than his technique.
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PARK Nam-yol
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(Sangmoo) 28, 20 caps
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Left-sided player who
makes too many mistakes for his own liking. Was a major
disappointment in the Dynasty Cup matches in Japan earlier this
year.
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Forwards
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Player
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Team, Age, Caps
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KIM Do-hun
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(Vissel Kobe, Japan) 27, 36 caps
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Excellent
volleyer of the ball whose skills on the ground can create havoc
in the opposing defence.
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SEO Jong-won
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(Strasbourg, France) 28, 72 caps
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Nicknamed
'speedy' for his ability to break through defences at pace.
Grabbed a dramatic late equaliser against Spain at USA 94.
Highly talented, he should start.
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HWANG Sun-hong
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(Pohang Steelers) 29, 75 caps
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Prolific
scorer who has over 40 goals for the national team. Tends to
play better in front of his own fans than away from home.
Getting on now and has been hampered by injuries but his aerial
strength remains a threat for opposing teams.
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PARK Kun-ha
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(Suwon Samsung) 26, 20 caps
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A likely substitute
who finishes well. Was a regular scorer at amateur level.
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CHOI Yong-soo
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(Sangmoo) 24, 29 caps
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South Korea's rising
star who was top-scorer in qualifying. Should partner Hwang up
front.
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KOH Jong-woon
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(Cerezo Osaka, Japan) 32, 76 caps
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Dubbed
'the locomotive' for his stamina and speed up and down the
flank. Has great experience but may have passed his peak.
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