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Forward chasing World Cup trip, K League scoring title in career year

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Gimcheon Sangmu FC forward Cho Gue-sung is one of the select few professional athletes who get to complete their mandatory military service while continuing their playing careers. And the 24-year-old has capita
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Daegu FC forward Cesinha named K League's top player for May

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Daegu FC's Brazilian forward Cesinha was named South Korean football's best player for May on Thursday, capturing his fourth career monthly prize.The Korea Professional Football League (K League) announ
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K League 1 season resumes as contenders clash for 2nd time

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- After more than two weeks off during the FIFA international match window, the top South Korean football league will be back in action on the weekend, with two title contenders set for their second showdown of t
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(News Focus) S. Korea left seeking improvements after 4 pre-World Cup friendlies in June

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Considering the mixed bag of performances by South Korea after four friendly matches this month in preparation for the FIFA World Cup, it was hardly a surprise to hear players, from seasoned veterans down to in
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(LEAD) S. Korea beat down Salah-less Egypt

(ATTN: ADDS comments, details throughout)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea beat an undermanned Egypt 4-1 on Tuesday in their final pre-World Cup friendly of the month, with striker Hwang Ui-jo leading the way with a goal and an assi
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S. Korea coach happy with 'team spirit' after 4 friendlies in World Cup buildup

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- As South Korea closed out a series of four friendly matches in their World Cup preparation with a victory Tuesday, head coach Paulo Bento said he was most pleased with the way his players stuck to their guns fr
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S. Korea enjoy offensive outburst vs. undermanned Egypt; jury still out on defense

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- Against an opponent missing their best player in their latest friendly football match Tuesday, South Korea put on one of their most explosive offensive performances in recent memory.Their much-maligned defense,
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S. Korea beat down Salah-less Egypt

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea beat an undermanned Egypt 4-1 on Tuesday in their final pre-World Cup friendly of the month, with striker Hwang Ui-jo leading the way with a goal and an assist.The much-anticipated showdown between
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Egypt coach hopes friendly vs. S. Korea will strengthen bilateral ties

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- For Egypt head coach Ehab Galal, the upcoming football friendly match against South Korea will be more than just a game. It will be an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen their relations."I th
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S. Korea coach to keep focus on own team vs. Salah-less Egypt

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's final friendly match of June will come against an undermanned Egypt team on Tuesday, with Liverpool star Mohamed Salah being the most notable absence, and perhaps the game will not be the kind
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Veteran defender seeking better collective effort vs. Egypt

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- In response to criticism against South Korea's subpar defense in the recent series of friendly matches, veteran center back Kim Young-gwon said Monday the team's defenders are focusing on cleaning up th
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Budding midfielder trying to be sponge around nat'l team veterans

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- As one of the youngest players on the current South Korean men's national football team at 23, midfielder Um Won-sang understands his role perfectly.He is not likely to start ahead of more established veter
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After 2 missed calls, veteran defender eager for World Cup debut

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Over his international career that started in 2013, South Korean left back Kim Jin-su has accumulated 56 caps. None of that has come in World Cup matches, though, and Kim would like to change that this year.Kim
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S. Korea looking to right defensive ship vs. Salah-less Egypt

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- After three decidedly mixed results, South Korea's international match window for June will close on Tuesday against Egypt missing their biggest star.The kickoff between 29th-ranked South Korea and No. 32 E
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Salah to miss showdown vs. Son in Seoul friendly next week

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- A highly anticipated showdown between Son Heung-min and Mohamed Salah, the Premier League's joint top goal scorers, will not materialize in Seoul after all.The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced Sat
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S. Korea coach calls for 'simple' decision-making after draw vs. Paraguay

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- After yet another mistake-filled match by South Korea, head coach Paulo Bento on Friday called for a simpler approach from his players.Some blatant defensive breakdowns directly led to both goals by Paraguay in
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(LEAD) S. Korea play Paraguay to draw in World Cup tuneup

(ATTN: ADDS 2nd photo, comments in paras 5-6, 16-17)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Midfielder Jeong Woo-yeong scored a last-minute equalizer as South Korea managed a 2-2 draw with Paraguay in their latest pre-World Cup friendly match at home
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S. Korean transition defense exposed vs. Paraguay

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- When a team scores some dramatic goals in football, it can conveniently cover up some pressing issues at the other end.Such was the case in South Korea's 2-2 draw against Paraguay in their pre-World Cup tun
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S. Korea play Paraguay to draw in World Cup tuneup

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Midfielder Jeong Woo-yeong scored a last-minute equalizer as South Korea managed a 2-2 draw with Paraguay in their latest pre-World Cup friendly match at home Friday.Captain Son Heung-min scored his second free
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Paraguay coach hoping for solid execution vs. 'world-class' S. Korea in friendly

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- Paraguay may have lost to Japan 4-1 in their previous football friendly match last week, but their head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto believes things will be different against South Korea on Friday.The Argent