Today, the Korea Football Association (KFA) officially announced that current Ulsan HD manager Hong Myung-bo has been named the new head coach of the South Korean national team.
A press conference will be held tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. to formally introduce Hong in his new role.
The 55-year-old Hong, a former renowned international player for South Korea, participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. After retiring, he managed various Korean youth teams and led the national squad to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
In the past four seasons, Hong has coached Ulsan HD in the K League, guiding them to consecutive K League titles in the last two seasons. He was also named the K League’s Best Coach for the 2022 season.
Hong will make his return debut with the national team in September when the Asian Qualifiers for the World Cup 18-group stage commence. South Korea will host Palestine in their opening match.
