Chung Hae-won

Playing career and characteristics

Chung was deployed primarily as a striker during his professional years. Contemporary reports and recollections describe him as an attacking player with a nose for goal and an ability to produce important finishes in high-pressure matches. He combined positional awareness with the finishing instincts typical of forwards of his generation, contributing both in domestic competition and on the international stage.

Club career

At club level Chung played from 1983 to 1990 for the side currently called Busan IPark (a club with previous identities in Korean professional football). During this period he featured regularly in the domestic league and cup competitions, helping his team with goals and experience through much of the 1980s. His club tenure represents the longest continuous spell of his playing career.

International career and notable match

Chung represented the South Korea national team initially in 1978 and then from 1980 until 1990. He is particularly remembered for a match in which he scored both goals in a 2–1 win over the North Korea national team. That fixture carried extra significance because matches between the two Koreas are politically and emotionally charged, and Chung’s contribution in that game is often cited when recounting memorable moments of his international career. The South Korea national side in which he played is often referenced as the South Korea national team.

Later life and coaching

After retiring as a player, Chung remained involved in football as a coach. He worked with younger players and within club structures, passing on experience from his years on the pitch. Accounts of his post-playing career emphasize his role in developing talent and in contributing to the domestic football community in South Korea.

Death and legacy

Chung Hae-won died on 1 May 2020 in Seoul from liver cancer, aged 60. He is remembered by fans and colleagues for his on-field contributions, especially the two-goal performance against North Korea that remains a highlight of his international record. Key facts about his life and career include:

• Born 1 July 1959; died 1 May 2020.
• Position: striker; later worked as a coach.
• National team appearances in 1978 and 1980–1990.
• Club career from 1983–1990 with the team now called Busan IPark.
• Scored two goals in a 2–1 victory over the North Korea national team.