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Premiership stars omitted from South Korea squad

Suwon striking pair Shin Young-rok and Seo Dong-won have been included as has FC Seoul's teenage midfielder Ki Sung-yung.

The only Premiership player included is Kim Do-heon of West Bromwich Albion.

Park Ji-sung is still returning to fitness with Manchester United and Fulham's Seol Ki-hyeon and Lee Young-pyo, now of Borussia Dortmund have also been omitted.

"Lee has just joined a new team and has to adapt and I also considered the fact that Seoul is once again playing for his club team," Huh explained.

"I have selected players who are fit and in form in the K-League and have striven to maintain balance in the team."

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