"We should hire a Japanese coach for Korean football; I really dislike Japan, but... is it the time to worry about domestic coaches' pride? Kim Young-kwang makes another bold statement!

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After offering blunt criticism following South Korea's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, Kim Young-kwang (43) expressed his desire to bring in Hajime Moriyasu (58), the current Japan national team head coach.

On the 19th, Kim appeared on the YouTube channel 'Physical Gallery' to share various opinions on the future of Korean football.

During the broadcast, when asked by the host, "If you could appoint any coach, which one would you bring in?", Kim selected Coach Moriyasu.

Kim began by stating, "This is my personal opinion," and added, "Japan has been building its system while thinking 100 years ahead. In a way, Coach Moriyasu has experienced all those trial and errors. He must have tried everything while coaching the Yeon Ryeong-byeol (CEO) team and guiding young players. He is someone who has gone through trials and errors, such as discovering which tactics work and which do not against European opponents."

Acknowledging that this was "a statement very hurtful to domestic coaches' pride," Kim raised his voice: "I am saying this here, but I also understand the historical relationship between Japan and Korea. I really dislike Japan. Looking back at the past, I am still truly angry."

Nevertheless, Kim emphasized, "Even during my time with the Yeon Ryeong-byeol (CEO) team, when we faced Japan, we lost only once out of ten times. That shows how strong the mindset was to win whenever we met Japan. However, one reason I believe we should hire a Japanese coach is that Coach Moriyasu has data on failure, experience, and hardships in his mind."

Kim continued, "So, I hope we can bring only the good parts over. I hope we learn from them. Even if our pride gets hurt, we should let go of it. It doesn't seem like the time for us to worry about our pride right now," he reiterated.

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