Jeonbuk Hyundai has appointed Jung Jung-yong (56) as their 10th head coach.
Jeonbuk Hyundai completed the team's physical improvement and laid the foundation for reconstruction with coach Gers Poyet in the 2025 season.
Continuing this trend of change, the club has designated Jung Jung-yong as the ideal candidate to complete the 2026 season as the inaugural year of the 'Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC Innovation and Growth 2.0 Era.'
If the 2025 season under coach Gers Poyet was a starting point for change, the 2026 season is expected to be a time to settle the system built with coach Jung Jung-yong and add tactical details, the club stated.
The club emphasized that for greater innovation and growth, there are still details that need to be addressed, and Jung Jung-yong, with his solid theory and rich field experience, is the optimal person to fill in the gaps in Jeonbuk Hyundai and elevate the team to a higher level.
Coach Jung Jung-yong is considered a leading figure in the Korean football community as a 'scholarly coach' and a 'growth-oriented leader.'
He has focused on building his coaching capabilities rather than the glamour of his playing days, constantly learning, even obtaining a doctorate in sports physiology.
His coaching prowess has already been validated on the adult stage and with national youth teams.
In 2019, he led South Korea to the first FIFA-sanctioned final in the country's football history at the U-20 World Cup (runner-up), followed by guiding K League 2's Gimcheon Sangmu to victory (2023) and promotion.
Especially noteworthy is his outstanding tactical acumen, leading Gimcheon Sangmu to consecutive Final A appearances in K League 1 for the first time in the club's history (2024-2025).
Another strength of Coach Jung Jung-yong is his communication skills based on 'gentle charisma.'
His experience coaching players of all ages, from youth to adults, has fostered deep rapport with the team, aligning well with Jeonbuk Hyundai's pursuit of the 'One Team' spirit.
Furthermore, his experience coaching various national youth teams is expected to refine Jeonbuk Hyundai's player development process.
The club believes that Coach Jung Jung-yong will systematize player discovery and development, securing the team's long-term competitiveness.
Jeonbuk Hyundai will also revamp its coaching staff with the appointment of Coach Jung Jung-yong.
Joining Coach Jung Jung-yong, who led the team at Gimcheon Sangmu, will be Seong Han-soo as attacking coach, Lee Moon-seon as defensive coach, Shim Jung-hyun as physical coach, and former Jeonbuk Hyundai player Seo Dong-myung as goalkeeper coach.
Hwang Hee-hoon, the goalkeeper coach, will move to the N team to oversee goalkeeping coaching for all age groups, expanding his role as the 'chief goalkeeper coach,' while Jung Jo-guk, the coach, bid farewell to the team for a new challenge.
Newly appointed Coach Jung Jung-yong expressed his honor and the weight of responsibility in taking the helm of Jeonbuk Hyundai, stating that he will add his own details on the foundation laid by Coach Gers Poyet to showcase football that fans can be proud of.
Having completed the appointment process, Coach Jung Jung-yong is scheduled to depart for Spain on January 11 for a pre-season training camp for the 2026 season.
? Brief Summary:
Jeonbuk Hyundai has named Jung Jung-yong as their new head coach for the upcoming season, aiming to build on the progress made in the previous season under coach Gers Poyet. Jung Jung-yong is known for his coaching expertise and leadership skills, focusing on innovation and growth for the team.
?️ Natural Korean Translation:
전북 현대는 정정용(56세)을 새로운 10대 감독으로 지명했습니다. 지난 시즌 코치 게르스 포예와 함께 팀의 신체적 개선을 완료하고 재건의 기반을 마련했던 전북 현대는 정정용 감독을 선정하여 더 나은 성과를 이루고 성장하는 시기를 맞이하고자 합니다.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. Who was the head coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai in the 2025 season?
지난 시즌 전북 현대의 감독은 누구였습니까?
2. What is the main focus of Coach Jung Jung-yong according to the article?
기사에 따르면 정정용 감독의 주요 관심사는 무엇입니까?
3. What are some of the strengths of Coach Jung Jung-yong mentioned in the article?
기사에서 언급된 정정용 감독의 장점은 무엇인가요?
? Vocabulary Learning:
1. foundation / 기반 / noun
- The foundation of a building is essential for its stability.
- 건물의 안정성을 위해 기반은 필수적입니다.
2. inaugural / 창립의 / adjective
- The inaugural ceremony marked the beginning of a new era for the company.
- 창립식은 회사에 새로운 시대의 시작을 알렸다.
3. prowess / 능력 / noun
- Her artistic prowess was evident in every painting she created.
- 그녀의 예술적 능력은 그녀가 만든 모든 그림에서 분명히 드러났다.
4. acumen / 기량 / noun
- His business acumen allowed him to make successful investments.
- 그의 비즈니스 기량 덕분에 그는 성공적인 투자를 할 수 있었다.
5. rapport / 호흡 / noun
- The teacher's rapport with her students helped create a positive learning environment.
- 선생님과 학생들 간의 호흡이 긍정적인 학습 환경을 조성하는 데 도움이 되었습니다.
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