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My Take
What strikes me about Huh Jung-moo is the rare arc of a man who shaped Korean football twice over, first as a player and then from the bench. Coming out of Jindo, a small island county, and earning his way through Yonsei University, he embodies the disciplined craftsman more than the flashy star. At 174 cm he was never physically imposing, yet he carved out a lasting presence in Asian football. I find figures like him under-celebrated abroad, and I genuinely admire the patience and authority it takes to lead a national side through generations.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Huh Jung-moo
- Name (Japanese)
- 許丁茂
- Reading
- ほ・じょんむ
- Born
- January 13, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Jindo County, South Jeolla, South Korea
- Height
- 174 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- University
- Yonsei University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%A8%B1%E4%B8%81%E8%8C%82
Frequently asked questions
When was Huh Jung-moo born?
Born January 13, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Huh Jung-moo from?
Huh Jung-moo is from Jindo County, South Jeolla, South Korea.
What does Huh Jung-moo do?
Huh Jung-moo works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Huh Jung-moo?
Huh Jung-moo is 174 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.