Soccer Legend Heo Jeong-mu's Immortal Bust Erected in Hometown Jindo

Published 08 Jul.2024 13:48(KST)

Honoring Former National Soccer Team Coach Heo Jeong-moo's Achievements in His Hometown Jindo

The bust of Heo Jeong-moo, a legendary figure in Korean football and former national team coach, was erected on the 5th in a small park at the public stadium in his hometown, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do, drawing significant attention.

According to Jindo-gun on the 8th, Coach Heo Jeong-moo is a legendary player and coach revered as a hero among football fans. Many people, including Kim Hee-su, the county governor, and other key local figures, attended the event honoring his achievements.

A bust of former national soccer team coach Heo Jeong-mu was erected on the 5th at a small park in the public stadium of Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do, his hometown, and an unveiling ceremony was held.
[Photo by Jindo-gun]

Born in Jindo in 1955, Coach Heo played as a member of the national team at the 1986 Mexico World Cup, raising the status of Korean football on the world stage. In the 2010 South Africa World Cup, he achieved a historic milestone by leading South Korea to the round of 16 in an away World Cup for the first time in Korean football history, a feat that will be remembered forever.

At the event, Coach Heo Jeong-moo expressed his gratitude, saying, “I would like to thank Jindo-gun and the Jindo-gun Sports Council for their hard work, and I will continue to do my best for the development of local sports.”

A county official stated, “This bust unveiling ceremony will serve as an opportunity to consider projects honoring the achievements of athletes from Jindo-gun,” and added, “Along with this, by establishing a new department within the Sports Industry Office, we will contribute to revitalizing the local economy through the development of sports facilities in Jindo-gun and the promotion of national tournament events.”

It is expected that this event will provide an opportunity to promote economic revitalization in Jindo-gun and develop the local sports culture through the establishment of a new department in the Sports Industry Office and the foundation of local sports facilities.

The bust of Coach Heo Jeong-moo is anticipated to remain not only as a reminder of his name but also as a symbol honoring community development and sports achievements for a long time.