On this day in Korea - June 22, 2002: S. Korea makes historic World Cup semifinal

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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-06-21 17:49 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Asia, Europe, South Korea, Energy, World News, Asia Pacific
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World Cup co-host South Korea defeated Spain in a penalty shootout, becoming the first Asian team to advance to the semifinals of the tournament. Massive crowds gathered in streets across Seoul and other cities to celebrate the historic achievement, with supporters dressed in red and waving national flags late into the night.
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