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The decision is made with not only current performance but also potential for future growth in mind.

Yang Min-hyuk of Gangwon FC, who is set to join the Tottenham Hotspur FC England next year, has shown stellar performance in the K-League. "Yang has displayed strong performance so far that he can join the national team," Hong said at a press conference to announce the national team's roster at the Korea Football Center in Sinmun-ro, Seoul on Tuesday. "It has dropped a bit compared to the best July, but I think it is right to give him a chance now."

Even without considering his age, Yang displayed impressive performance that was comparable to what he considered as the league's best winger. At the Korea Professional Football Association's July award ceremony, he won three individual awards including Player of the Month, Young Player of the Month, and Goal of the Month. He swept all the awards that field players can receive. With eight goals and five assists, Yang is tied for 10th in scoring rankings and tied for 7th in assists.

In his record as the youngest player to join the Korean national team, Yang narrowly outpaced Son Heung-min, the captain of the team. He was 18 years and 132 days old, and on December 20, 2010 when he was playing for Hamburg Germany at the age of 18 years and 152 days, beating Son Heung-min who joined the Korean national team. He became the 13th youngest player to join the national team in the history of Korean men's soccer.

Hwang Mun-ki, another leading player in Gangwon's sensation, also caught the eye of Hong. Hwang changed his position from a central midfielder to a right fullback last season, and his skills are in full swing this season. "Hwang has displayed very good performance even if I don't say it. He is also a player who plays the biggest role in Gangwon." Hong added, "I watched the Gangwon game three times in a row, and it was Hwang who showed the most consistent performance."

"Hwang Mun-ki is basically a forward player. I thought it would be better to run while using the space to find the ball," said Yoon Jeong-hwan, the coach of his team. As a former midfielder, his wide field of vision, good pass ability and skillful ball distribution are also considered advantages. As he has taken a step further into defense this season, he is considered the best among fullbacks in the entire K League 1.

Choi Woo-jin, Incheon's left-back, was selected based on his potential. "I watched Incheon games for two games, and basically stood at left fullback in the form of a back four, and I played soccer very accurately," Hong said. "He is still a young player, and although he lacks physical aspects, he was an interesting player." Noting that the two sidebacks have long been a concern for Korean soccer, he said, "I included them in the list because I fully know how to develop them."

Choi is now in his second year as a pro. When he was a high school student playing for Jinwi FC in Pyeongtaek, he showed off his attack talent to the extent that he won the 2022 Korean High School King of Middle and High School Award. Although he is a fullback, he can play the role of a winger depending on situations. He can use breakthrough in various patterns to sway opponents, and his fast feet and boldness are considered as his strong points.

In this position, chances are high that Lee Myung-jae will start. As Hong said, however, he was called to the national team at an early stage as replacement of generations is the most urgent position.

Lee Han-beom, center back of the Danish team Meetwillan, is also a choice that looks ahead to the future rather than an immediate sense of strength. Lee Han-beom did not have enough time to play in his team, but Hong said, "We have to convene and see whether he can participate in the game or not, but I think it is very important to invite these players to train together in the national team, and to come to the national team anytime from now on to create an atmosphere where he can play comfortably."

Hong Myung-bo will play the first match of the third qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup at home against Palestine on the 5th of next month, and will leave Oman on the 10th of the same month.

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