Han Hong-ki
South Korean footballer
About Han Hong-ki
Lived 1924 – 1996 (aged 71–72). Han Hong-ki was a South Korean association football player and association football coach.
Han Hong-ki (; 9 June 1925 – 7 July 1996) was a South Korean football player and manager. He won three Asian titles, namely Asian Games, Merdeka Tournament and King's Cup, while managing South Korea national team in 1970. He is the first professional manager of K League club Pohang Steelers (POSCO Dolphins at the time).
Honours Manager Korea Tungsten Korean Semi-professional League (Spring): 1965, 1968 Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn): 1965, 1966 Korean National Championship runner-up: 1962, 1968
POSCO FC Korean Semi-professional League (Spring): 1975 Korean Semi-professional League (Spring) Best Manager: 1975
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Han Hong-ki?
South Korean footballer (1924-1996)
When was Han Hong-ki born?
Han Hong-ki was born in 1924 in South Korea.
When did Han Hong-ki die?
Han Hong-ki died in 1996 in South Korea.
What was Han Hong-ki's occupation?
Han Hong-ki was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Han Hong-ki?
Han Hong-ki was South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Han Hong-ki. https://biography.guide/han-hong-ki/
MLA: "Han Hong-ki." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/han-hong-ki/.
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