Mayor Lee Donghwan Encourages National Soccer Team: "Wishing for Victory with Goyang's Spirit"

Mayor Lee Donghwan Visits Goyang Sports Complex to Encourage Players
Open Training Session for National Soccer Team Ahead of Matches Against Brazil and Paraguay
A-Match Against Brazil on the 10th and Paraguay on the 14th... Over 500 Fans Show Su

Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Donghwan) announced on October 8 that the Korean national soccer team will be conducting training sessions at the main and auxiliary stadiums of Goyang Sports Complex until October 13.

Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City (right), and Hong Myungbo, head coach of the national soccer team, are posing for a commemorative photo holding the national team players' autographed uniforms on the 7th. Provided by Goyang Special City

The training, which began on October 6, is being held in preparation for the matches against Brazil on October 10 and Paraguay on October 14, both scheduled during the October A-match period.

Notably, at 5 p.m. on October 7, an open training session was held at the auxiliary stadium with 500 fans invited. Key members of the national team, including Son Heungmin, participated in the event. Fans enjoyed a special opportunity to watch the players train up close and share the experience with the team.

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, shaking hands with player Son Heungmin before training. Provided by Goyang Special City

On the same day, Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, visited the site to encourage the players, saying, "I hope that training in Goyang will bring positive energy to the national team, and I look forward to seeing the strength of Korean soccer demonstrated in the upcoming matches against Brazil and Paraguay."

Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, encouraging player Cho Hyunwoo. Photo by Goyang Special City

Goyang Special City expects that this training camp and open event will help boost the morale of the national team, heighten anticipation ahead of the friendly matches, and strengthen the brand of Goyang as a sports city by leveraging the popularity of star players such as Son Heungmin.