Kim Yong-Sik
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Kim Yong-Sik was a Korean football
player and manager, and one of the original inductees to South Korea's Football Hall of Fame.
as his father took up a position at a church in the east of the city. Kim first started attending a church school but rapidly lost interest in his studies as there were no football classes on offer at that school. Kim's performance, attendance and behaviour slipped to the point he was expelled from the school, so he began attending a YMCA
school where he was able to continue playing the game. Despite these academic trials and tribulations, Kim gained entrance to Gyeongshin High School and eventually went on to graduate from Boseong Technical School.
. Despite performing well for his side, they lost out 0-1 in the final to the Soongsil University
team.
In 1933 Kim was invited to join the newly formed Gyeongseong FC
, and in 1935 he was part of the victorious side that triumphed in the Japan
ese Emperor's Cup
tournament in Tokyo
. His performances in the matches the side played in Japan so impressed the Japanese football authorities that he was included in the Japanese football team
for the 1936 Summer Olympics
in Berlin
and helped Japan upset Sweden
, one of the favorites, 3-2.
Upon returning from Berlin Kim completed his studies at Boseong Technical School and graduated in 1937, whereupon he was offered the chance to study at Waseda University
in Japan and, more importantly, to represent their football team. Kim spent one semester at the university before returning to Korea to take up a job as a reporter for The Dong-a Ilbo. Although he initially enjoyed his new work as a journalist, Kim missed playing football and by 1938 he had joined up with the newly former Boseong All-Stars, a side made up of Boseong students both past and present. In 1938 his side finished top of the Korean section of qualifiers for the All Japanese Football Championships, and they went all the way to the final before losing to Kim's old side Waseda University side in a closely contested match.
In 1940, Kim's father came under a great deal of political pressure from the Japanese police, and the family were forced to leave Gyeongseong and return to Sinch'ŏn. At that time, Kim was offered the opportunity to join up with Pyeongyang FC in a player-coach capacity to revive the ailing fortunes of the team. Kim and a number of other Boseong All-Stars team members went north to bolster the Pyeongyang squad.
The expansion of Japanese offensives during the Pacific War
in 1942 led to the cessation of sporting competitions in the country and Kim's spell at Pyeongyang FC came to an end. The liberation of Korea in 1945 allowed the competitions to begin again, and Kim rejoined the Boseong All-Stars to compete in a special competition at the end of 1945 to celebrate the end of Japanese colonial rule. Gyeongseong FC
were reformed in 1946 and Kim linked up again with the new team.
The newly formed South Korean government arranged to send a squad to compete at the 1948 Summer Olympics
in London
, and Kim was selected to represent South Korea at the football tournament
that year. Kim played in both of Korea's matches, the opening 5-3 victory over Mexico
and then the 0-12 quarter-final defeat to Sweden
.
Kim became player-coach of the Joseon Industries team immediately after the Olympics tournament, and led that side until the outbreak of the Korean War
in 1950. During the war he was involved in several military sides, founding the Army Reserve Academy FC side as player-coach in 1950, and then joining the Republic of Korea Air Force
FC in mid-1951. His spell with the Air Force side was a short one as financial constraints brought about the demise of the side, and he joined the 227th Army Transportation Unit side. Kim's decision to retire from the game in 1952 was marked on October 25 that year by a special friendly match between the Korean national team and a Korea University select side which included Kim as a guest member.
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finals for the first time in 1954
. Kim's side endured a torrid time in Switzerland
, losing 0-9 in their opening match to Hungary
before going down 0-7 in the second game against Turkey
. Kim led the national team on three separate occasions, and was on the coaching staff when Korea won the 1960 AFC Asian Cup
. Domestically he had brief spells as manager of Yangzee FC
, Trust Bank and Hallelujah
.
Football (soccer)
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player and manager, and one of the original inductees to South Korea's Football Hall of Fame.
Early life
The son of a church minister, Kim was born in Sinch'ŏn in 1910. Kim began playing football as a seven year-old, and quickly grew to love the game, but at the age of thirteen his family relocated to GyeongseongSeoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
as his father took up a position at a church in the east of the city. Kim first started attending a church school but rapidly lost interest in his studies as there were no football classes on offer at that school. Kim's performance, attendance and behaviour slipped to the point he was expelled from the school, so he began attending a YMCA
YMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association is a worldwide organization of more than 45 million members from 125 national federations affiliated through the World Alliance of YMCAs...
school where he was able to continue playing the game. Despite these academic trials and tribulations, Kim gained entrance to Gyeongshin High School and eventually went on to graduate from Boseong Technical School.
Playing career
Kim's footballing abilities were noted by the various coaches in the schools he attended, and in 1927 he was offered a regular spot in the Gyeongshin school team. He made his debut for his new side on 5 October 1927 in a match against Baejae school, where he ended up on the losing side by a score of 3-2. In 1928 Kim starred as his Gyeongshin side reached the final of the Pyeongyang edition of the All Joseon Football ChampionshipAll Joseon Football Championship
The All Joseon Football Tournament was a competition in Korea under Japanese rule for young, youth, student and adult amateur players from 1921.In 1940, this competition was made defunct by the Japanese government.-References:* at ROK football...
. Despite performing well for his side, they lost out 0-1 in the final to the Soongsil University
Soongsil University
Soongsil University is a private Christian university in South Korea. The campus is located in 511 Sangdo-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul.- History :...
team.
In 1933 Kim was invited to join the newly formed Gyeongseong FC
Gyeongseong Football Club
Gyeongseong Football Club was the Korean football club based in the city of Seoul.The term Gyeongseong used instead of Seoul during the period of Japanese rule. After independence from Japan, the club changed the name to Seoul FC in 1945...
, and in 1935 he was part of the victorious side that triumphed in the Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese Emperor's Cup
Emperor's Cup
, commonly known as or , is a Japanese association football competition. It has the longest tradition of any football tournament in Japan, dating back to 1921, before the formation of the J. League, Japan Football League and their predecessor, Japan Soccer League...
tournament in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. His performances in the matches the side played in Japan so impressed the Japanese football authorities that he was included in the Japanese football team
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
for the 1936 Summer Olympics
Football at the 1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Olympic football tournament, won by Italy, has come to share an affinity with the political backdrop against which it was being played; in terms of the history of football, however, the tournament suffered as a reaction to the development of the FIFA World Cup.The introduction of the first...
in Berlin
Berlin
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and helped Japan upset Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
, one of the favorites, 3-2.
Upon returning from Berlin Kim completed his studies at Boseong Technical School and graduated in 1937, whereupon he was offered the chance to study at Waseda University
Waseda University
, abbreviated as , is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan and Asia. Its main campuses are located in the northern part of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as Tokyo Senmon Gakko, the institution was renamed "Waseda University" in 1902. It is known for its liberal climate...
in Japan and, more importantly, to represent their football team. Kim spent one semester at the university before returning to Korea to take up a job as a reporter for The Dong-a Ilbo. Although he initially enjoyed his new work as a journalist, Kim missed playing football and by 1938 he had joined up with the newly former Boseong All-Stars, a side made up of Boseong students both past and present. In 1938 his side finished top of the Korean section of qualifiers for the All Japanese Football Championships, and they went all the way to the final before losing to Kim's old side Waseda University side in a closely contested match.
In 1940, Kim's father came under a great deal of political pressure from the Japanese police, and the family were forced to leave Gyeongseong and return to Sinch'ŏn. At that time, Kim was offered the opportunity to join up with Pyeongyang FC in a player-coach capacity to revive the ailing fortunes of the team. Kim and a number of other Boseong All-Stars team members went north to bolster the Pyeongyang squad.
The expansion of Japanese offensives during the Pacific War
Pacific War
The Pacific War, also sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War refers broadly to the parts of World War II that took place in the Pacific Ocean, its islands, and in East Asia, then called the Far East...
in 1942 led to the cessation of sporting competitions in the country and Kim's spell at Pyeongyang FC came to an end. The liberation of Korea in 1945 allowed the competitions to begin again, and Kim rejoined the Boseong All-Stars to compete in a special competition at the end of 1945 to celebrate the end of Japanese colonial rule. Gyeongseong FC
Gyeongseong Football Club
Gyeongseong Football Club was the Korean football club based in the city of Seoul.The term Gyeongseong used instead of Seoul during the period of Japanese rule. After independence from Japan, the club changed the name to Seoul FC in 1945...
were reformed in 1946 and Kim linked up again with the new team.
The newly formed South Korean government arranged to send a squad to compete at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
in London
London
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, and Kim was selected to represent South Korea at the football tournament
Football at the 1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Olympic Games title was won by Sweden, managed by Englishman George Raynor.-Summary:Sweden, whose Football Association forbade professionalism within domestic football, ran out as winners and only used 12 players throughout the entire tournament but there were exceptional performances put...
that year. Kim played in both of Korea's matches, the opening 5-3 victory over Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
and then the 0-12 quarter-final defeat to Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
.
Kim became player-coach of the Joseon Industries team immediately after the Olympics tournament, and led that side until the outbreak of the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
in 1950. During the war he was involved in several military sides, founding the Army Reserve Academy FC side as player-coach in 1950, and then joining the Republic of Korea Air Force
Republic of Korea Air Force
The Republic of Korea Air Force is the air force of South Korea...
FC in mid-1951. His spell with the Air Force side was a short one as financial constraints brought about the demise of the side, and he joined the 227th Army Transportation Unit side. Kim's decision to retire from the game in 1952 was marked on October 25 that year by a special friendly match between the Korean national team and a Korea University select side which included Kim as a guest member.
International career statistics
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Coaching career
After retiring from playing in 1952, Kim was selected to lead South Korea when they participated in the FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
finals for the first time in 1954
1954 FIFA World Cup
The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game...
. Kim's side endured a torrid time in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, losing 0-9 in their opening match to Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
before going down 0-7 in the second game against Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
. Kim led the national team on three separate occasions, and was on the coaching staff when Korea won the 1960 AFC Asian Cup
1960 AFC Asian Cup
The 1960 AFC Asian Cup was the second edition of the tournament. The finals were hosted by South Korea from October 14 to October 23, 1960. The final tournament was organised on a round robin basis, and host country South Korea won with a perfect record of three wins.- Venues :- Qualification...
. Domestically he had brief spells as manager of Yangzee FC
Yangzee FC
Yangzee FC was a South Korean football club that operated between 1967 and 1970.Set up in February 1967 by the then-head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, Kim Hyung-wook, the team was charged with improving the level of football in South Korea after North Korea reached the quarter-finals...
, Trust Bank and Hallelujah
Hallelujah Football Club
Ansan Hallelujah FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Ansan. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They play their games at Ansan Wa~ Stadium....
.
Honours
- South Korea Order of Sport Merit (fierce tiger medal) (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
:대한민국 체육훈장 맹호장) - 1985