Coach Kim Sang Sik recently met with Coach Park Hang Seo at a weekend party in Vietnam.
On his personal Facebook page, Coach Park Hang Seo shared a photo relaxing over the weekend with a group of Korean coaches. Notably, Coach Kim Sang Sik along with two Vietnamese national team assistants, Mr. Lee Jung Soo and Lee Woon Jae, were also present at this gathering. According to the Korean strategist, this meeting was to welcome some colleagues from Korea who came to Vietnam.
Coach Park Hang Seo and Coach Kim Sang Sik share the same management company. Both Vietnamese national team coaches frequently meet, exchanging interesting insights related to their work with the Vietnam national team.
Coach Kim Sang Sik always shows respect towards "senior" Park Hang Seo. After winning the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship in July, Mr. Kim unexpectedly mentioned Coach Park Hang Seo:
"I often joke with my players in the treatment room and imitate Park Hang Seo. I think Korean and Vietnamese cultures are quite similar, so I believe I should open up and try to communicate more.
Park Hang Seo is a hero of Vietnamese football. I always remind myself not to ruin the achievements that Coach Park has left behind. I believe I should not harm those accomplishments.”
Regarding Coach Kim Sang Sik, according to some sources, he has learned about FIFA's penalty imposed on the Malaysian Football Association for illegal naturalization of players in their 4-0 victory over Vietnam in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. If Malaysia fails to successfully appeal, it is highly likely that Vietnam will be awarded the win for the match against the "Malayan Tigers" on June 10 in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. This would significantly boost the chances of the "Golden Star Warriors" advancing to the final tournament.