Last updated on .From the section World Cup Lee Seung-woo (left) is a former Barcelona youth player Lee Seung-woo has been named in South Korea's squad for the World Cup - less than a week after making his debut. The 20-year-old Verona winger played in Monday's 2-0 friendly win over Honduras and Friday's 3-1 defeat by Bosnia-Herzegovina. Manager Shin Tae-yong has called up Tottenham forward Son Heung-min, while departing Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-yeung captains the side. Crystal Palace midfielder Lee Chung-yong is a high-profile absentee. The World Cup in Russia starts on 14 June. South Korea, who were knocked out in the group stage in 2014, play Sweden on 18 June, Mexico on 23 June and Germany on 27 June. South Korea squad Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (Vissel Kobe), Kim Jin-hyeon (Cerezo Osaka), Cho Hyun-woo (Daegu FC). Defenders: Kim young-gwon (Guangzhou Evergrande), Jang Hyun-soo (FC Tokyo), Jung Seung-hyun (Sagan Tosu), Yun Yong-sun (Seongnam FC), Oh Ban-suk (Jeju United), Kim Min-woo (Sangju Sangmu), Park Joo-ho (Ulsan Hyundai), Hong Chul (Sangju Sangmu), Go Yo-han (FC Seoul), Lee Yong (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors). Midfielders: Ki Sung-yueng (Swansea City), Jung Woo-young (Vissel Kobe), Ju Se-jong (Asan Mugunghwa FC), Koo Ja-cheol (FC Augsburg), Lee Jae-sung (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Lee Seung-woo (Hellas Verona), Moon Seon-min (Incheon United). Forwards: Kim Shin-wook (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), Hwang Hee-chan (FC Red Bull Salzburg).<doc-sep>The 2018 World Cup is underway. CBS Sports will have you covered for each game, all the important news and more, as well as profiles of all of the teams. South Korea is heading home from the 2018 World Cup with its heads held high after knocking off the defending world champions in their final group stage match. South Korea earned its only points of the tournament with a pair of goals in injury time against the Germans to send them home as well. Despite poor showings against Sweden and Mexico to start their World Cup, the South Korean team will have plenty to look forward to coming into qualifying for the 2022 version of the tournament. Competition history World Cup appearances: 10 Best finish: Fourth place in 2002 Last World Cup: Group stage Matches Monday, June 18: Sweden 1, South Korea 0 Saturday, June 23: Mexico 2, South Korea 1 Wednesday, June 27: South Korea 2, Germany 0 Roster South Korea has some proven players from the Premier League that have to lead these team. Getty Images Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (Vissel Kobe), Kim Jin-hyeon (Cerezo Osaka), Cho Hyun-woo (Daegu FC) Defenders: Kim Young-gwon (Guangzhou Evergrande), Jang Hyun-soo (FC Tokyo), Jung Seung-hyun (Sagan Tosu), Yun Yong-sun (Seongnam FC), Oh Ban-suk (Jeju United), Kim Min-woo (Sangju Sangmu), Park Joo-ho (Ulsan Hyundai), Hong Chul (Sangju Sangmu), Go Yo-han (FC Seoul), Lee Yong (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors) Midfielders: Ki Sung-yueng (Swansea City), Jung Woo-young (Vissel Kobe), Ju Se-jong (Asan Mugunghwa FC), Koo Ja-cheol (FC Augsburg), Lee Jae-sung (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Lee Seung-woo (Hellas Verona), Moon Seon-min (Incheon United) Forwards: Kim Shin-wook (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), Hwang Hee-chan (FC Red Bull Salzburg) Best Player Son Heung-min of Tottenham. The 25-year-old striker is a fantastic, improving player that has made a splash in the Premier League since arriving from Leverkusen in 2015. Not a full-time starter, he's got 47 goals in 139 matches for the club, scoring 21 in 2016-17 and 18 goals last season. And he's no poacher. He can create for himself, has fine speed and can finish from the toughest of angles. He's a potential breakout star this summer.<doc-sep>
SOUTH KOREA have named their final 23-strong squad for Russia 2018. Regulars at every World Cup since 1986, the Koreans have made it past the group stages just twice - including their famous fourth-place finish as hosts in 2002. 1 Korea would love to replicate their run from 2002 Credit: AP:Associated Press Star man Son Heung-min will lead the line this summer, whilst Ki Sung-yueng is looking for a new club after leaving Swansea. Korea face a tough task making it out of a group containing Germany, Sweden and Mexico. WORLD CUP LATEST WHAT A JEN How old is Jermaine Jenas and what's his net worth? MEDALS 1 CAPS 0 Stars who won World Cup without playing a single game, like Fulham's Areola HORROR ORDEAL Brit gang-rape victims bravely fought off attacker by biting him, say cops RU BEAUTY Who is Ruby Mae and how long has she been with Dele Alli? PRETTY WOMAN Amanda Holden spotted in £85 Forever Unique 'Pretty Woman' dress Cheap as kits Here's where you can get England's 2018 football kit the cheapest South Korea World Cup 2018 final squad Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (Vissel Kobe), Kim Jin-hyeon (Cerezo Osaka), Cho Hyun-woo (Daegu FC). Defenders: Kim young-gwon (Guangzhou Evergrande), Jang Hyun-soo (FC Tokyo), Jung Seung-hyun (Sagan Tosu), Yun Yong-sun (Seongnam FC), Oh Ban-suk (Jeju United), Kim Min-woo (Sangju Sangmu), Park Joo-ho (Ulsan Hyundai), Hong Chul (Sangju Sangmu), Go Yo-han (FC Seoul), Lee Yong (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors). Midfielders: Ki Sung-yueng (Swansea City), Jung Woo-young (Vissel Kobe), Ju Se-jong (Asan Mugunghwa FC), Koo Ja-cheol (FC Augsburg), Lee Jae-sung (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Lee Seung-woo (Hellas Verona), Moon Seon-min (Incheon United). Forwards: Kim Shin-wook (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), Hwang Hee-chan (FC Red Bull Salzburg).