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Korean squad announced for 2012 Olympics; Park Chu-Young in, Lee Jung-Soo out after Al Sadd denies request
Jun 29, 2012 7:05:00 AM
Kim Chang-Soo will replace Lee in the squad after the Korean Football Association's request for the veteran was denied by the current Asian Champions League holders
Park Chu-Young will lead a squad of mostly internationally-based team-mates to the 2012 London Olympics, the Korean Football Association (KFA) announced on Friday.Contrary to widespread reports in Korean media that declared Lee Jung-Soo as one of the country's three over-age selections, the defender's Qatari club Al Sadd appear to have blocked his selection. Their stance forced the KFA to replace the veteran with Busan I'Park defender Kim Chang-Soo.
Meanwhile, Arsenal striker Park brought himself back into the national team fold following his mid-June apology over his decision to defer South Korea's mandatory military service. Olympic coach Hong Myung-Bo sat next to Park during his press conference, indicating that the former As Monaco striker was back in his good graces.
Rounding out the over-age players, Suwon Bluewings goalkeeper Jung was selected earlier this week to take part in the 2012 K-League All Star Game against a selection of Korean stars who were involved in the 2002 World Cup.
A majority of coach Hong Myung-Bo's squad are based overseas, with six players hailing from the J-League and four more active in Europe. South Korea will play Mexico, Gabon, and Switzerland in Group B beginning on July 26.
South Korea's roster for the 2012 London Olympics:
| Name | Club |
| Goalkeepers: | |
| Jung Sung-Ryeong | Suwon Bluewings |
| Lee Bum-Yeong | Busan I'Park |
| Defenders: | |
| Yoon Seok-Yeong | Chunnam Dragons |
| Kim Young-Gwon | Omiya Ardija |
| Jang Hyeon-Soo | FC Tokyo |
| Kim Chang-Soo | Busan I'Park |
| Hwang Seok-Ho | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
| Oh Jae-seok | Gangwon FC |
| Midfielders: | |
| Kim Bo-Kyung | Cerezo Osaka |
| Koo Ja-Cheol | Augsburg |
| Han Kook-Young | Shonan Bellmare |
| Baek Sung-Dong | Jubilo Iwata |
| Ki Seong-Yong | Celtic |
| Park Jong-Woo | Busan I'Park |
| Nam Tae-hee | Lekhwiya SC |
| Attackers: | |
| Ji Dong-Won | Sunderland |
| Park Chu-Young | Arsenal |
| Kim Hyun-Sung | FC Seoul |
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