Extraordinary Korean Spirit as seen through 2010 World Cup Soccer

Commercials at Seoul subway stations to encourage Koreans to go to Seoul Plaza to support their World Cup soccer team.


"Where are you heading right now? You need to go to the Seoul Plaza to join supporting!"


"Korea is Shouting"


And support they showed. They showed up in throngs, rain or shine.


(Photo and translation: Kim)




“Korea Exits World Cup Gracefully”

“Korea’s run in this year’s World Cup has been nothing but extraordinary.”

“....achieved its aim of advancing to the knockout stage for the first time on foreign soil....”

“.....has made enough progress to stand shoulder to shoulder with the top teams in the world.”

“Korea's lively fans, widely known as the "Red Devils," have always brought extra excitement to the games and this time once again the fever has spread throughout the nation as well as the world.”

The Korean team’s fighting spirit and the fans’ spontaneity and strong support for their team are evident, not just in this World Cup event, but in almost every other arena where Korea fields a team.

In almost every article I read about Korea teams, whether sports, military or business, these terms often come up: “can-do” determination, respected, feared….... Koreans leave strong and unforgettable impression. And this spirit is contagious.