2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan

The first World Cup in Asia, co-hosted by Korea and Japan. The Korean team reached the semi-finals amid mass street cheering.

The 17th FIFA World Cup was held from 31 May to 30 June 2002, co-hosted by Korea and Japan — the first in Asia and the first with two hosts. The opening match was in Seoul and the final in Yokohama.

The Korean team reached the semi-finals, and crowds gathered in streets and squares across the country to cheer together.