Contemporary
2002년사회
Korea-Japan World Cup and the Semifinal Miracle
At the 2002 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by South Korea and Japan, the South Korean team advanced to the semifinals. The massive street cheering of the Red Devils swept the entire nation, becoming a cherished national memory.
Key developments
- 한일 공동 개최Co-hosted with Japan
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the first ever to be co-hosted, jointly held by Korea and Japan.
- 4강 신화Semifinal Run
The Korean national team reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time, achieving the famed 'semifinal miracle.'
- 붉은악마 거리응원Red Devils Cheering
Red-clad 'Red Devils' supporters filled the plazas, creating a nationwide street-cheering culture.