This article shows a summary of the 2024 football season in South Korea.
Under manager Jürgen Klinsmann, South Korea were considered among the pre-tournament favourites. After winning their opening match against Bahrain, the team failed to win their remaining two group stage matches after drawing with Jordan and Malaysia, respectively, finishing second in their group and conceding goals in all matches. South Korea narrowly advanced to the semi-finals after knocking out Saudi Arabia on penalties and Australia in extra time, but Klinsmann was heavily criticised for his lack of tactical ability. Korean FA president Chung Mong-gyu, who directly appointed Klinsmann as national team manager without a general process, was called to be held responsible for his decision after South Korea's semi-final loss to Jordan without a shot on target.
The promotion play-off was contested between the 15th-placed team of K3 League and the third-placed team of K4 League (instead of runners-up Daejeon Hana Citizen B).
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The previous rounds before the knockout stage were held in 2023.
The other two league stage matches and the next rounds were held in 2025.
The next rounds after the group stage were held in 2025.
The next rounds after the group stage were held in 2025.