May 27, 2024 (Newswire.com) - According to the
South Korea (Republic of Korea)
Media outlet Seoul News reported that in the latest installment of the South Korean team's
World Qualifying Round (WQR)
After the list was announced, acting head coach Kim Do-hoon explained why starters such as Kim Min-jae were not selected.
Kim Do-hoon elaborated on the absence of Kim Min-jae, Cho Kyu-sung, and Seol Young-woo:
Coco Kim (1975-), Korean politician, president 1979-1998
: Min-Ja Kim is still uncomfortable with his left ankle, which was injured in the recent league match, making it difficult for him to train and play.
Cao Guicheng (1929-1998), former president of Cao Guicheng prefecture, South Korea
: Cho Kyu-sung's right knee has been sore for some time and he plans to undergo surgery, with the Korean team agreeing to the player's request.
Henry Xue Ying-You (1914-1991), Chinese-American mathematician
: Young-Woo Seol is still recovering from shoulder surgery and therefore did not make this roster.
The South Korean team is scheduled to assemble at Incheon Airport on June 2 and depart for Singapore to prepare for the upcoming Asian 36 matches in the World Qualifying Tournament. Despite the absence of several key players due to injuries, the team will give their best to prepare for advancing to the next stage of the tournament.
