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The South Korean national football team, set to compete in the 2026 North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup, held an official press conference on the 23rd at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, one day before their departure for South Africa.
Coach Hong Myung-bo is listening to reporters' questions.
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