President Lee Jae-myung expressed his condolences on July 1, stating, "I offer deep comfort to the South Korean national soccer team, who must feel heavier hearts than anyone else." He praised the team's captain, Son Heung-min, and the players for their efforts, saying, "You all worked very hard."
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Lee reflected on the abrupt end of the team's journey, noting, "How empty must it feel to have this all come to an end in just a few days?"
He emphasized the team's determination, stating, "You did not give up until the last moment and poured everything onto the field to bring hope and pride to the nation. Regardless of the match results, you are truly a source of pride for South Korea."
President Lee added, "True support means not letting go of the players' hands even in the face of disappointing results," and assured that he would continue to support the team, which is a source of pride for South Korean soccer.
He also promised that the government would do everything possible to ensure that this painful experience would serve as a foundation for a greater leap forward in South Korean soccer, stating, "We will work hard to ensure that this heartbreaking tournament does not remain just a setback."
The national soccer team, including captain Son Heung-min, returned to Incheon International Airport early that morning after failing to advance to the Round of 32 in the World Cup.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Lee reflected on the abrupt end of the team's journey, noting, "How empty must it feel to have this all come to an end in just a few days?"
He emphasized the team's determination, stating, "You did not give up until the last moment and poured everything onto the field to bring hope and pride to the nation. Regardless of the match results, you are truly a source of pride for South Korea."
President Lee added, "True support means not letting go of the players' hands even in the face of disappointing results," and assured that he would continue to support the team, which is a source of pride for South Korean soccer.
He also promised that the government would do everything possible to ensure that this painful experience would serve as a foundation for a greater leap forward in South Korean soccer, stating, "We will work hard to ensure that this heartbreaking tournament does not remain just a setback."
The national soccer team, including captain Son Heung-min, returned to Incheon International Airport early that morning after failing to advance to the Round of 32 in the World Cup.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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