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2002 in South Korea

Explore 2 historical events and records for South Korea in 2002.

Historical records for South Korea in 2002

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June

Winning Goal Against Portugal

Park, Ji-sung · Incheon · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Scores the goal that defeats Portugal and sends South Korea through its group.

Golden Goal Against Italy

Ahn, Jung-hwan · Daejeon · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores the extra-time golden goal that eliminates Italy in the round of sixteen.

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