– What are your feelings when returning to Korea this time?
– Nothing too special, other than the fact that there are many media agencies welcoming me and honestly, I am grateful for this.
– After the team returned from Asiad, the atmosphere in Vietnam became passionate again.
– It seems that this achievement is not as expected, compared to the silver medal at the U23 Asian Championship.
– Before Asiad, did you think about reaching the quarterfinals?
– Before leaving for Indonesia, I met with Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien.
Coach Park Hang-seo arrived in Korea on the morning of September 6.
– Having finished fourth in the tournament, how are your feelings at Asiad 2018 different from the 2002 World Cup – when you were assistant to coach Guus Hiddink on the Korean team?
–Â I think I tried my best to win the last match, but unfortunately things didn’t go as expected.
– How do you feel about the support of Vietnamese fans?
– I have a language barrier so I can’t communicate and read Vietnamese newspapers.
–Â He spent 11 months in Vietnam.
– Exactly, I arrived in Vietnam on October 25.
– What do you think about being called `Vietnam’s Hiddink`?
– Comparing me to him seems like a small thing in Vietnam.
Coach Park Hang-seo was sought after at the airport, as soon as he set foot in Incheon.
– In your opinion, what are the advantages of Vietnamese football?
– They can be compared with Korea.
– An issue of great concern in Asiad is that you go to the room to massage the players’ feet?
– I didn’t watch that video on YouTube, nor do I know exactly what the articles said.
Coach Park Hang Seo gives midfielder Dinh Trong a foot massage
Coach Park Hang-seo massages Dinh Trong’s feet.
– He sang the Korean national anthem in the Asiad semi-finals.
– I did it almost unconsciously.
– Vietnam’s expectations at the AFF Cup are rising, after consecutive successes.
– The higher you go, the more pressure you’re under.
– What about the preparations for the AFF Cup?
– I will follow the V-League, then send a preliminary list of 35 players on October 1.
– It seems like there is a salary problem between you and the Vietnam Football Federation VFF?
– I don’t think much about this issue.
Coach Park Hang-seo said he feels happy with his current job in Vietnam.
– What do you think when you are considered a diplomat connecting Vietnam and Korea?
– I can play a role in football, but always remember that I am a Korean.
– If you were to give advice to Korean coaches, would you suggest Southeast Asia as an ideal destination?
– There are many Korean coaches better than me.
– What are your feelings when facing Korea in tournaments?
– I have been asked many similar questions by the Vietnamese press, for example about singing the national anthem.
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Coach Park Hang-seo gave an online interview to VnExpress
Coach Park Hang-seo gave an online interview to VnExpress on September 3 – one day after returning from Asiad.