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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?

– 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.

– 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: 'Vietnamese people's self-esteem is very great'

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: 'Vietnamese people's self-esteem is very great'

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: 'Vietnamese people's self-esteem is very great'

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.

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