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11 Things You Need To Know About Korea's World Cup Team

Be the reds!

This is their jersey. It "expresses the balance of yin and yang."

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This is their jersey. It "expresses the balance of yin and yang."

Designed by Nike, the jersey references the interlocking shapes of the Taegeuk, the yin yang shape at the center of Korea's flag, at the top of each sleeve. It's also got a collar inspired by traditional Korean clothing, and a tab inside the back of the neck with Korean calligraphy that translates to "fighting spirit."

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The Republic of Korea, commonly called South Korea, is in East Asia. It's east of China, west of Japan, and has the world's fastest Internet.

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The Republic of Korea, commonly called South Korea, is in East Asia. It's east of China, west of Japan, and has the world's fastest Internet .

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Fans call the team the "Taeguk Warriors," and call themselves "The Reds."

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Fans call the team the "Taeguk Warriors," and call themselves "The Reds."

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Their first World Cup appearance was in 1954.

They lost two games, to Hungary and Turkey. They wouldn't make their next appearance until 1986.


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