Corea del Sur

South Korean defender banned from national team for life

Jang Hyun-soo will not be able to represent his country again, after it was found that documents he used to obtain military service expemtion were falsified.

South Korea get North's national anthem in mix-up

South Korean footballers were left dumbfounded at an international tournament in Indonesia when organisers played the North's anthem instead.

International Friendly

South Korea overcome Uruguay at home

South Korea proved once again that they are capable of beating more illustrious nations by coming out victorious in Seoul.

Juegos Asiáticos

Son reveals his nerves before Asian Games

Tottenham forward Son Heung-Min has described his emotions at the Asain Games where he faced the daunting challenge of having to win the tournament to avoid National Service.

Premier League

Heung Min Son refuses to use fatigue as an excuse after winning Asian Games

South Korean forward Heung Min Son is raring to go after avoiding military service and refutes that a lack of rest could be an issue

Son thanks Tottenham after Asian games win

Son Heung-min will rejoin his Tottenham Hotspur team-mates next week buzzing after his emotional rollercoaster ride at the Asian Games in Jakarta.

Juegos Asiáticos

Spurs team-mates ignoring Son as he prepares to play for his career

Tottenham star Son Heung-min said Friday he was still waiting for Spurs team-mates Harry Kane and Dele Alli to wish him luck as he goes into Saturday's Asian Games final -- with his career on the line.

Juegos Asiáticos

Son burns Vietnam as Koreans reach Asian football final

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min played a captain's role as South Korea beat plucky Vietnam 3-1 to reach the Asian Games final on Wednesday.

Son, South Korea survive Uzbekistan scare

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min helped South Korea reach the Asian Games semi-finals as the defending champions beat Uzbekistan 4-3 in an extra-time cliffhanger on Monday.

Son supporting Tottenham from afar

Son Heung-min said he's cheering on his Spurs team-mates in the Premier League even as he undertakes a difficult mission for gold in far-flung Indonesia that could make or break his career.

South Korea name Ex Portugal boss Bento as new coach

Former Portugal boss Paulo Bento will coach South Korea over the next four years through the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the Korea Football Association (KFA) announced Friday.

International Friendly

Former Portugal manager Bento to coach South Korea

Former Portugal boss Paulo Bento will be unveiled Friday as South Korea's new coach, the Yonhap news agency reported Thursday.