Hong Myung-Bo

Born: February 12, 1969

Height: 5' 11.5" (182cm)

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Nationality: Republic of Korea South Korean

Role: Manager
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-Bo attends a press conference on March 04, 2014.
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Career History
International2013-South Korea
Sports Mole has 50 articles about Hong Myung-Bo. Articles 1 to 40:
Son Heung-min of South Korea in action on June 12, 2026
South Africa vs. South Korea: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Wednesday's 2026 World Cup clash between South Africa and South Korea in Guadalupe.
Jun 23, 23:06
 South Africa manager Hugo Broos pictured on January 4, 2026
Preview:South Africa vs South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between South Africa and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 22, 13:25
 Mexico lineup before facing South Africa on June 11, 2026
Mexico vs. South Korea: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to follow Mexico vs. South Korea in World Cup, including TV and streaming options
Jun 17, 10:23
 Son Heung-min of South Korea in action on June 12, 2026
South Korea lineup vs. Mexico: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group A clash as two players return to team training
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how South Korea could line up for their World Cup 2026 Group A clash against Mexico on Friday.
Jun 17, 01:40
 Mexico's Julian Quinones celebrates after scoring on June 11, 2026
Preview:Mexico vs South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between Mexico and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 16, 23:43
 Son Heung-min of South Korea on October 10, 2025
South Korea lineup vs. Czech Republic: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group A clash as Son fights for place up front
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how South Korea could line up for Thursday's World Cup clash with Group A rivals Czech Republic.
Jun 9, 15:57
 Son Heung-min of South Korea during his side's clash against China, on June 11, 2024
Preview:South Korea vs Czech Republic - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between South Korea and Czech Republic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 9, 15:20
 Son Heung-min of South Korea on October 10, 2025
Preview:South Korea vs El Salvador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and El Salvador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 1, 17:30
 South Korea manager Hong Myung-bo on November 14, 2024
Preview:South Korea vs Trinidad and Tobago - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Trinidad and Tobago, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 29, 23:05
 Marko Arnautovic of Austria during his side's match against San Marino, on October 9, 2025
Preview:Austria vs South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Austria and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 29, 19:12
 south Korea head coach Hong Myung-Bo
Preview:South Korea vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 26, 23:55
 south Korea head coach Hong Myung-Bo
Preview:South Korea vs Ghana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Ghana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 13:00
 Son Heung-Min pictured in September 2022
Preview:South Korea vs Bolivia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Bolivia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 05:08
 Son Heung-min of South Korea on October 10, 2025
Preview:South Korea vs Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 12, 19:25
 Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil, pictured in September 2025
Preview:South Korea vs Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between South Korea and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 8, 16:00
 Head coach, Javier Aguirre of Mexico
Preview:Mexico vs South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Mexico and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 7, 20:49
 Christian Pulisic of the USa pictured on March 20, 2025
Preview:USA vs South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between USA and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 4, 03:34
 Lee Kang-in of South Korea celebrates with Son Heung-min on June 11, 2024
Preview:South Korea vs Kuwait - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between South Korea and Kuwait, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 9, 01:19
 Son Heung-min of South Korea during his side's clash against China, on June 11, 2024
Preview:Iraq vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iraq and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 3, 22:59
 Lee Kang-in of South Korea celebrates with Son Heung-min on June 11, 2024
Preview:South Korea vs. Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between South Korea and Jordan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 23, 23:58
 Son Heung-min of South Korea during his side's clash against China, on June 11, 2024
Preview:South Korea vs. Oman - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between South Korea and Oman, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 18, 22:36
 Makram Dabboub, head coach of the Palestine national football team, attends a press conference prior to his side's game against China on June 19, 2023
Preview:Palestine vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Palestine and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 18:32
 Hong Myung-Bo of Ulsan Hyundai during the K League 1 match between FC Seoul and Ulsan Hyundai HD FC at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea on May 04, 2024
Preview:South Korea vs. Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between South Korea and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 13, 20:54
 Jordan manager Jamal Sellami pictured in January 2020
Preview:Jordan vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Jordan and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 8, 13:49
 Son Heung-min of South Korea on June 11, 2024
Preview:Oman vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Oman and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 14:39
 Yokohama F Marinos' Anderson Lopes celebrates scoring their first goal on July 23, 2023
Preview:Yokohama F Marinos vs. Ulsan Hyundai - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's AFC Champions League clash between Yokohama F Marinos and Ulsan Hyundai, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 21, 23:21
 Yun Il-lok in action for Ulsan Hyundai at the 2021 AFC Champions League
Preview:Ulsan Hyundai vs. Yokohama F Marinos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's AFC Champions League clash between Ulsan Hyundai and Yokohama F Marinos, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 15, 10:00
 Ulsan Hyundai's Myung-Jae Lee celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 5, 2024
Preview:Ulsan Hyundai vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's AFC Champions League clash between Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 10, 02:17
 Park Chang-woo in action for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors versus PSG
Preview:Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors vs. Ulsan Hyundai - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's AFC Champions League clash between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Ulsan Hyundai, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 3, 18:06
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hong Myung-bo steps down from South Korea post
Hong Myung-bo resigns as South Korea manager only a week after being persuaded to stay on despite their failure to win a game at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Jul 10, 11:48
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hong Myung-Bo remains in charge of South Korea
South Korea's manager Hong Myung-bo decides to remain at the helm of the national side after the country's Football Association rejects his resignation.
Jul 3, 14:37
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Son Heung-Min eyes South Korea improvement
Son Heung-Min says that South Korea will use their World Cup elimination as a platform for which improved performances will be built upon.
Jun 29, 13:58
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
South Korea boss Hong Myung-Bo accepts blame for World Cup exit
Hong Myung-Bo accepts responsibility for South Korea's early exit from the World Cup.
Jun 27, 00:37
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: South Korea 0-1 Belgium
Sports Mole picks apart the action from Belgium's 1-0 win over South Korea in the final game of World Cup Group H.
Jun 26, 22:44
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Belgium see off South Korea
Belgium defeat South Korea 1-0 in today's World Cup Group H game in Sao Paulo, ensuring that the Red Devils qualify with a 100% record.
Jun 26, 21:58
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: South Korea holding 10-man Belgium
South Korea are currently holding 10-man Belgium to a goalless draw in their World Cup Group H game in Sao Paulo.
Jun 26, 20:55
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
South Korea coach defends misfiring striker Park Chu-young
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo backs Park Chu-young to rediscover his scoring touch.
Jun 25, 23:24
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview:South Korea vs. Belgium
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Group H meeting of South Korea and Belgium on Thursday evening.
Jun 24, 19:49
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
South Korea's Hong Myung-Bo apologises for defeat
South Korea manager Hong Myung-Bo apologises for his side's World Cup Group H defeat against Algeria.
Jun 23, 00:14
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: South Korea 2-4 Algeria
Sports Mole assesses the World Cup Group H match between South Korea and Algeria.
Jun 22, 22:06
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