re: Last international friendly day before WC rosters announced

The Koreans are absoolute maniacs when it comes to fitness. When I was in the Army in Korea we used to be amazed at the physical training regimen of the ROK Army. They would go on long distance runs with a senior NCO at the rear of the formation carrying a riding crop. He'd beat any man who fell out of formation during the run. You didn't see too many Koreans falling out of formation during PT.

I doubt you will ever see a Korean team in any sport out hustled by their opponent. They may not be the most athletic people, but they have an intensity that others would do well to emulate.