Posted August. 05, 2002 22:11,
Park Hang-suh, the former chief assistant of the national soccer team, will lead the national youth team consisting of players younger than 24 for the September 8th friendly match between North and South Korea. North will send a team of 50 members, and the team will take a direct flight to Seoul without stopping by China.
Kim Jin-kook, a committee chairman within Korean Soccer Federation (KSF), confirmed, It would be wise to maintain the World Cup coaching staff by the end of the Busan Asian Games. The staff achieved a lot during the World Cup. Details will be discussed in depth at the committee session on 6th. But the main frame will not be changed.
He opined, I would discuss with the KSF. But, it would be practically impossible to put Guus Hiddink back at the helm for the friendly match.
In addition, he also said regarding the composition of the national team, As a preparation for the Busan Asian Games, players younger than 24 should take charge.
In the meanwhile, Director General Ji Dong-hoon of the Euro-Korea Foundation, who pulled out the consent for the friendly match via its director Park Keun-hae, said, North agreed to send its team directly to Seoul for four days from September 6th to 9th. The delegation will be about 50 in number.
The Foundation has started meeting with authorities involved since 5th to prepare for Norths participation. It plans to come up with details for the visit in accordance with the firm determination of North to make this happen.