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- By bidding against each other for the World Cup, Japan and South Korea had hoped to defeat their neighbour by winning the sole right to host the event and thereby receive total international recognition.
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Oct 4, 2023 · But in 2002, Koreans received an unexpected boost in morale when their national soccer team beat the odds to make an improbable run to the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup hosted jointly by...
Aug 21, 2024 · From the electrifying atmosphere in the streets to the unexpected success of the Korean national team, the 2002 World Cup was a transformative experience that left an indelible mark on the country’s psyche. Let’s dive into this remarkable chapter of South Korean history and explore how a sporting event became a catalyst for change.
Jun 1, 2002 · The main reason why Koreans do not fear the worst is Guus Hiddink, coach of the Holland team who crushed South Korea 5-0 at the last World Cup.
The South Korean team, buoyed up by their incredibly vocal fans and the knowledge of their stadium being their lucky one, 2 sliced through the Polish defence to a 2-0 win, South Korea's first...
Jun 18, 2018 · Yoo Sang-chul helped South Korea through the group stages. "Before the 2002 World Cup, Korean fans had hoped that one day their national team would win a match at the tournament and...
The 2002 FIFA World Cup, also branded as Korea/Japan 2002, was the 17th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial football world championship for men's national teams organized by FIFA. It was held from 31 May to 30 June 2002 at sites in South Korea and Japan , with its final match hosted by Japan at International Stadium in Yokohama .
Jul 5, 2017 · The FIFA Executive Committee selected South Korea and Japan for the 2002 World Cup in June 1996, citing two reasons for its decision: first, to bring football to Asia, and second, to promote bilateral reconciliation between South Korea and Japan.
