Korean National Team

Republic of Korea National Football Team represents the country of Korea, and the Korean Football Association in international football matches and competitions. The team is also known simply as South Korea or Korea. Korea’s home kits consist of white shorts red shirts, and their away kits are a white shirt and red shorts.

The Tigers held their first match against Mexico in London, England, shortly after the establishment of the Republic of Korea in 1948, and won by a score of 5-3. They joined the Asian Football Confederation in 1954, and beat Japan in a two legged match to secure becoming the first Asian team to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup. Striker Cha Bum-Kun was the leading scorer during this era. Unfortunately, Korea did not go far in the tournament, losing 9-0 to Hungry and 7-0 to Turkey, and not even scoring one goal during the whole tournament.

However, in 1986, the Korean National Soccer Team made its second appearance in the World Cup, only having a bit more success then in the last one. The Tigers ended their World Cup run as last place in group A. The Korean National Football Team however defeated Argentina by a score of 3-1, with Park Chang-Seon scoring the first goal in the Republic of Korea’s history.

Currently the Korean National Team’s head coach is former player Huh Jung-Moo. Attacking midfielder Park Ji-Sung, goalkeeper Kim Nam-Il, and Park Chu-Young are the superstar athletes of the team. The Korean Squad will soon be facing Jordan in order to qualify for the 2010 World Cup.

South Korea - Best Football Country in Asia

The South Korean National Football Team has the best record out of any team in Asia. They have won 2 Asian Cup Championship in 1956 and 1960 and finished runners up in 1972, 1980, and 1988. They are currently ranked 45th, second best in Asia behind Japan. The Korean National Soccer is regarded as the most successful Asian Nation in the World Cup history after finishing in 4th place in 2002.

Korea Republic on OleOle.com

This OleOle community is for fans of the Korea Republic National Football Team. If you're a South Korea team supporter, this is right place to interact with other fans, contribute your opinion, and discuss everything from player rumours to Korean Republic games and results. Registered OleOle fans can completely customise the content on this page and also change the look and feel. Click the orange icons on the widget dock to add new widgets to the page, then just drag the widgets to move them around the page. Change the settings using the 'gear' icon on each widget and choose how much South Korea team news or information to display. Upload the Korea Republic logo or team crest (the official logo is subject to copyright). Click "Customise This Section" to add a new header banner, change the background colours or upload a Korean Republic wallpaper, or use team shirt colours to style the community and make your team proud.

Korea Republic Scores and Results

You'll find South Korea national team results and scores for all international competitions, tournaments and friendly matches. The Scores and Results widget has Korea Republic fixtures and match schedule, past results, as well as World Cup qualification standings. Click through to the OleOle MatchCentre and discuss live matches with other fans while the game is progressing. Or, start your own blog and YOU can be a match commentator - give other fans the play by play as you see it - the shots, the goals, the penalties. Live football scores is just the beginning - there are tons of ways for fans to support the Korean Republic on OleOle.

Korea Republic Football Team News

South Korea supporters can also find the latest Korean Republic news on matches, player rosters, and match line-ups. Fans can contribute to the Korea Republic Team history and facts wiki, discuss and comment in the football forum, comment on football blogs, or fans can start and write their own soccer blog. If you're a passionate supporter and blog Korean Republic game previews, match highlights and live match blogs it might be featured on this community for all fans to read. South Korea supporters want to know about new players and who's been selected for the squad. Additionally, every fan can also browse the Korea Republic pictures, videos and wallpaper galleries. If you've got some great photos or Korea Republic wallpapers you want others to see, its easy to upload and share them on OleOle - this community is for you!

South Korean Players

Stay in tune with that has made the Korea Republic squad, with current rosters, team picks, injury news and information on who's travelling with the team and who's not. Find player bios as well as statistics on wins, losses, and goals. The South Korean squad becomes more and more important as the team moves further toward World Cup qualification. And, it's time consider buying World Cup tickets and qualification match tickets, and OleOle can help. OleOle has football tickets for some qualification matches leading to the Confederations Cup and World Cup 2010 in South Africa, and can point you to the official ticket agent for the next game venue. This Korea Republic community has it all - OleOle is the world's destination for passionate soccer fans.