Ko Jae-Wook

Who is Ko Jae-Wook?

Ko Jae-Wook is a former Korean footballer and football manager.

He was a member of Korean national football team for five years in the 1970s. He played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Australia, scoring the equalizing goal. A training injury to his knee ended his playing career.

His first managerial post a was at his alma mater, Joongdong High School. Under his management, the Joongdong team flourished and won many honours. Ko Jae-Wook joined Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso as coach in 1984, and was appointed manager in 1989. Ko achieved immediate success with Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso by winning the 1990 K-League title. He was appointed manager of Ulsan Hyundai Horangi in December 1994. In his second season, Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i won the K-League title.