News: Paulo Bento Names First Korea Squad

Newly appointed manager Paulo Bento has named his 23-man squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Costa Rica and Chile. Bento has called up 10 K League-based players including Busan IPark's Kim Moonwhan and Asan Mugunghwa's Hwang Inbeom whilst FC Seoul's Yun Sukyoung returns after a two-year absence. 
(Image via K League)

After arriving in Korea just last week former Portugal Head Coach Paulo Bento has had to hit the ground running with two domestic friendlies to prepare for in the coming weeks, Costa Rica in Goyang on Friday 7th September and Chile in Suwon on Tuesday 11th September.

The 49 year-old, who lead Portugal to the semi finals of Euro 2012, has handed first call ups to Busan IPark's Kim Moonhwan and Asan Mugunghwa's Hwang Inbeom, both of whom are currently with the Korea U23 squad for the Asian Games. Captain Ki Sungyeung has also been called up after making his Newcastle United debut at the weekend, and FC Augbsurg's Ji Dongwon returns to the fold whilst Incheon United's Moon Seonmin's recent form ensures his place within the squad.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers

Kim Seunggyu (Vissel Kobe, Japan)
Cho Hyunwoo (Daegu FC)
Kim Jinhyun (Cerezo Osaka, Japan)

Defenders

Kim Youngkwon (Guangzhou Evergrande, China)
Kim Minjae (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
Jung Seunghyun (Kashima Antlers, Japan)
Yun Youngseon (Seongnam FC)
Yun Sukyoung (FC Seoul)
Hong Chul (Sangju Sangmu)
Lee Yong (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
Kim Moonhwan (Busan IPark)

Midfielders

Jang Hyunsoo (FC Tokyo, Japan)
Ki Sungyeung (Newcastle United, England)
Jung Wooyoung (Al-Sadd, Qatar)
Ju Sejong (Asan Mugunghwa)
Nam Taehee (Al-Duhail, Qatar)
Hwang Inbeom (Asan Mugunghwa)
Lee Jaesung (Holstein Kiel, Germany)

Forwards

Lee Seungwoo (Hellas Verona, Italy)
Son Heungmin (Tottenham Hotspur, England)
Moon Seonmin (Incheon United)
Hwang Heechan (Red Bull Salzburg, Austria)
Ji Dongwon (FC Augsburg, Germany)
Hwang Uijo (Gamba Osaka)