[Official] Kimhae FC appoints Seol Ki-hyun as new head coach... returns to the field after three years

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Seol Ki-hyun (47) has been appointed as the new head coach of K League 2 club Kimhae FC.

The Kimhae club officially announced on the 28th that it had appointed Seol Ki-hyun, a former national team player turned coach, as its sixth head coach. This marks Seol's return to the field after approximately three years since stepping down as the head coach of Gyeongnam FC.

Seol Ki-hyun, who was a key figure in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup semi-final run during his playing career, has held various positions since his retirement, starting as a coach at Sungkyunkwan University, followed by roles such as assistant coach for the national team and head coach of Gyeongnam FC. During his tenure with Gyeongnam, he led the team to the playoffs three times over four years.

Seol Ki-hyun, the new Kimhae head coach, is scheduled to greet home fans for the first time in a home match against Cheonan City FC on the 1st of next month, before taking his seat on the bench to fully direct the team starting with the match against Hwaseong FC on the 7th.

The Kimhae club stated, "Through the appointment of Seol Ki-hyun, we plan to enhance the competitiveness of the squad and strengthen the stability of team operations, while laying the foundation for sustainable club development from a medium- to long-term perspective."

Seol Ki-hyun said through the club, "I feel a great sense of responsibility in taking on the role of head coach of Kimhae FC. I believe that in football, showing results on the field is most important. I will strive to communicate actively with the players to improve the team's organization and competitiveness, and to give my best in every match to provide fans with good games and results." He added, "I will do my utmost with a sense of responsibility so that Kimhae FC can grow into a club that is a source of pride for citizens and fans."

Jeong Yeong-du, Mayor of Kimhae City and the club owner, stated, "We determined that Seol Ki-hyun, who possesses rich playing experience and professional team coaching experience, is the right person to lead Kimhae FC's new leap forward." He added, "We will do our best so that the coach and the squad can unite to improve their performance and grow into a club trusted by citizens and fans."

The Kimhae club currently sits in 17th place, the lowest among the 17th clubs in K League 2, with a record of three wins, eight draws, and 17 losses this season. Seol Ki-hyun has taken over the vacant position after head coach Son Hyun-jun stepped down during the season.

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