South Korea

South Korea

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Tottenham captain Son Heung-min says his physical condition is "very good" despite being rotated in Ange Postecoglou's squad.

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Former South Korea international Hwang Ui-jo was handed a one-year suspended prison sentence on Friday for filming sexual encounters with a woman without her consent.

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WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Korea 8 +7 16
2 Jordan 8 +6 13
3 Iraq 8 +1 12
4 Oman 8 -2 10
5 Palestine 8 -5 6
6 Kuwait 8 -7 5
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Son Heung-Min 10 12 4
Lee Jae-Sung 4 14 3
Lee Kang-in 4 13 5

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Lee Kang-in 5 13 4
Son Heung-Min 4 12 10
Lee Jae-Sung 3 14 4