Hong Myung-bo will play against Brazil in Korean name marking uniform
Sep 19, 2025
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The Korea Football Association announced on the 10th that it will introduce a uniform marking the player's name in Korean to commemorate Hangeul Day in a friendly match against Brazil at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
According to FIFA equipment regulations, uniform names can only be written in alphabets. The association explained that it developed its own font exclusively for Hangeul to enable marking of Hangeul with special approval from FIFA' and that marking the name in its own language on the A-match uniform is an unprecedented case in the world, and it is expected to serve as an opportunity to promote the value of Hangeul, a Korean writing and cultural heritage. The association said it is in talks with the Brazilian Football Association to allow not only the national team but also the Brazilian team to wear Korean-language marking uniforms.
In addition, the association will collaborate with a Dancheong keyboard manufacturer known as the "National Museum of Korea Keyboard" to introduce a limited edition commemorative keyboard under the theme of 'Hangul × Soccer'. Details of the product will be released later on Play KFA dotcom and the association's official Instagram channel. The operation of the Brazil match, which was previously operated by mobile tickets, and entry will also be provided with a service that can be exchanged for a tributary ticket to commemorate Hangeul Day.
Nike, the association's official partner, will provide a free marking service using Korean-only fonts developed by the association to customers who purchase national team uniforms at Nike Gangnam branch, Kapo Football Store, and Saka stores from the 20th. The limited-edition uniforms will be prepared in a total of 1,000, and marking services for five players, including Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in, will be provided. In addition, on the day of the game on October 10, on-site sales will be held at the KFA Playground located in the northern square of the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
An official of the association said, "We are happy to be able to promote the beauty and value of Korean alphabet, which is recognized worldwide on the occasion of Hangeul Day through soccer. We will prepare various programs to make it a special experience for fans."," he said.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
