S.Korea Finalizes World Cup Roster

South Korea’s final roster for the World Cup in South Africa has been set.

Head coach Huh Jung-moo held a news conference in Neustift, Austria, where he announced the 23 players who made the final cut, including Lee Dong-gook. Those left off the team include Lee Keun-ho, Shin Hyung-min and Koo Ja-cheol.

Overseas-based players Park Ji-sung, Lee Chung-yong, Park Chu-young, Ki Sung-yong and Cha Du-ri made the team, as did Cho Yong-hyung, Kim Hyung-il and Kim Jae-sung.

Lee Dong-guk injured his thigh during a May 16th friendly against Ecuador but was able to make it on the roster after a successful recovery. He last participated in the World Cup in 1998 in France.

Lee Keun-ho was booted due to his poor play in recent days, while Shin Hyung-min and Koo Ja-cheol came up short in the stiff competition for midfielder roster spots.

Team Korea will hold its final friendly with Spain before heading to South Africa on Saturday.

Reported by KBS WORLD Radio