President Lee: "We Will Powerfully Support Our National Team Carrying the Taegeuk Mark"

President Lee Jaemyung expressed his support for the South Korean national soccer team on June 12 as the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America kicked off.

On this day, President Lee wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account, "Starting with the first match against the Czech Republic at 11 a.m. today, our national soccer team is embarking on a new challenge. As you have all put in countless hours of hard work, sweat, and training, I hope every player will fully showcase the skills you have honed over time."

Korean national soccer team players are training at Chivas Valle Verde in Zapopan near Guadalajara, Mexico, on the 10th (local time), one day before the first group stage match against the Czech Republic in the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup. 2026.6.11 Yonhap News Photo by Yonhap News

He continued, "Just as the passes, pressing, and attacks of the players on the field come together to produce precious goals, the united support from the people will also be the greatest driving force for our team. I hope that the passionate cheers of 52 million Koreans will reach the stadium on the other side of the world and become a source of courage and confidence for the players until the very last whistle."

He added, "Carrying the Taegeuk mark on their chests and playing in the name of the Republic of Korea, each and every one of our national team players will be cheered on powerfully by myself and all our people. Above all, I sincerely wish that everyone returns healthy and safe, without any injuries."

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