Hong Myung-bo é o ex-zagueiro e capitão da Coreia do Sul na Copa de 2002, quando a seleção terminou em quarto lugar; fez 136 jogos pelo país.
Hong Myung-bo
Hong Myung-bo was born in Seoul and is one of the greatest defenders in South Korean history. He played in four consecutive World Cups, from 1990 to 2002, and was the captain of the team that finished fourth at the 2002 World Cup at home. At club level, he played for Pohang Steelers, Bellmare Hiratsuka, Kashiwa Reysol, and LA Galaxy. For the national team, he made 136 appearances and scored 10 goals. At the 2002 World Cup, he converted the decisive penalty kick against Spain in the quarterfinals, and received the Bronze Ball of the tournament. As a coach, he managed the South Korean national team at the 2014 World Cup and returned to the position in 2024.