South Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital.
The South Korea national football team represents South Korea in men's international football and is governed by the Korea Football Association.
Captain: Son Heung-min
Arena/Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium
Manager: Paulo Bento
FIFA code: KOR
Current: 36 (16 September 2021)
Top scorer: Cha Bum-kun (58)