Last hurrah for Korean heroes

The World Cup is not yet over, but already South Korea’s history-making side is breaking up.

The World Cup is not yet over, but already South Korea’s history-making side is breaking up.

Striker Hwang Sun-hong, whose goal against Poland in Busan began Korea’s remarkable march to the semi-finals, has confirmed he will be retiring after the tournament.

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