Kim Do-Hoon has been appointed to lead South Korea in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Singapore and China in June.
The Korean Football Association (KFA) was unable to secure a permanent coach in time to replace Juergen Klinsmann, who was dismissed in February following a disappointing performance in the Asian Cup.
Despite ongoing negotiations for a new head coach, the KFA has decided to appoint Kim Do-Hoon as the interim coach for the two crucial matches in June.
Kim, a former international striker, has a successful track record, having led Ulsan Hyundai to the Asian Champions League title in 2020 and Lions City Sailors to the Singapore Premier League title in 2021.
South Korea, aiming for their 11th consecutive World Cup appearance, currently leads Group C in the second round of qualifying for the 2026 tournament. They will face Singapore on June 6 and China in Seoul five days later, with hopes of advancing to the next stage of qualifying.