Hong Myung-bo
GuatemalacoachMaleb. 19735.4Global Dominance: 0.01%Hong Myung-bo is a former South Korean footballer and the current head coach of the South Korean national team. Renowned for his defensive skills, he earned 136 caps for his country and played a crucial role in South Korea's historic run to the semifinals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, leading various clubs and the national team. Recently, he made headlines for criticizing Bayern Munich's handling of Kim Min-jae's injury, highlighting his importance to both his club and the national team as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers.
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South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said of his goalkeeper’s lapse that the mistake that they made was unfortunate.
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Taiwan· 2026-06-20
Hong Myung-Bo is the coach of the South Korean national team.
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Argentina· 2026-06-19
Hong Myung-bo is the coach of the South Korean national team.
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Hong Myung-bo played in four World Cups and is now the coach of South Korea, leading them unbeaten through qualifying.
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United Kingdom· 2025-12-06
Hong Myung-bo is the coach of the South Korean national team.
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Honduras· 2025-10-10
Hong Myung-bo is the head coach of the South Korea national team.
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Hong Myung-bo resigned in July to return to coach the South Korean national team.
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United Arab Emirates· 2025-08-02
Hong Myung-bo was the captain of the South Korean team that reached the semifinals in World Cup 2002.
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Vietnam· 2025-05-08
Hong Myung-bo said that Munich failed to properly protect him in terms of injury prevention.
South Korea coach takes swipe at Bayern Munich over Kim injury
Nigeria· 2025-03-17