China–South_Korea_football_rivalry

China–South Korea football rivalry

China–South Korea football rivalry

International football rivalry

The China–South Korea football rivalry is a sports rivalry between the men's national association football teams of each country. The rivalry is commonly referred to as Konghanzheng (Chinese: 恐韩症; pinyin: kǒng hán zhèng; lit. 'Fear of Korea Symptom'; Korean: 공한증) or Korea-fearing symptom due to how common it is for the China national team to lose to the South Korea national team.[1] Over the 37 official matches they have played against each other, China has only won twice.

"Koreaphobia" redirects here. For dislike of Koreans, see Anti-Korean sentiment.
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Overview

The term "Konghanzheng" literally means "the symptom of fearing Korea". This term was originally used by the Chinese mass media and was later adopted by the Korean media as well.[2] While this term may be seen as an effort to diminish the achievements of the Korean side, the Chinese media has historically taken a positive attitude acknowledging the Korean team's preeminence among East Asian sides.[3]

In Korea, this term is often used as a general term for national victory, as when Korean baseball fans express a desire to create Koreaphobia among the Japanese.[4] This concept is also paired with the Korean Wave (Hallyu) in Korean discourse regarding their relationship with China and other Asian countries.[5]

Lin Xiaohua, the vice chairman of Chinese Football Association said before the match on 10 February 2010, "Koreaphobia comes from the differences in ability, now that becomes much narrower. Therefore, if the mentality is enhanced, our team can overcome Koreanphobia". He also said that the association will invite psychotherapists for the China national football team to cope with the psychological pressure and defeatism for the future.[6][7] Immediately after his announcement, China defeated South Korea for the first time in their history.[8]

On 23 March 2017, China PR defeated South Korea for the first time in an official FIFA competitive match by a score of 1–0 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament.

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Matches

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References

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    "恐韩症延续!国足全场被动0射正 41年仅胜2次下次是何时?". Sohu.com (in Chinese). Shemen Zhongguo. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
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    "공한증 끝!" 중국대륙 들썩. The Dong-a Ilbo. 6 April 2004. Archived from the original on 17 April 2004.
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    Zhang, Jie (26 February 2003). "Expectation and Disappointment：the Interplay of Chinese Media Reaction and Korean Public During the World Cup". Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 16 August 2006.
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    네티즌들 "또 일본이야? 야구 공한증 만들어주자" (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 16 August 2006.
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    Jo, Hun-yeon (2004). 전신(戰神) 조훈현. ISBN 89-7278-038-3.
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    "林晓华笑谈"恐韩症" 只有成绩才能真解决压力". Sohu.com (in Chinese). Oceannet. 9 February 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
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    ‘중국 축구, 32년 공한증 깼다’…축구팬 열광 (in Korean). Munhwa Ilbo. 11 February 2010.
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    "国足3-0完胜韩国 32年"恐韩症"成为历史(图)" (in Chinese). China News Service. 10 February 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
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    "对阵韩国" (in Chinese). CFA. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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    국가별 역대 전적 (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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