Lee Seung-woo (26, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC)'s smile did not leave his mouth.

The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced on the 12th that it will convene Lee Seung-woo and Moon Sun-min (Jeonbuk) on behalf of Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Um Ji-sung (Swansea City), who have been injured.메이저놀이터

Lee Seung-woo has been selected for the first time in five years and four months. He had no connection with the national team since the last friendly match with Iran in June 2019. Neither Paulo Bento nor Jurgen Klinsmann put Lee on top of the list. Notably, there were many big leaguers on the second line, so there was no time for Lee to squeeze in.

As captain Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur) was excluded from the A-match list, and two players, Hwang Hee-chan and Um Ji-sung, were seriously injured in the match against Jordan (2-0 win) on the 10th, coach Hong Myung-bo decided to call up Lee Seung-woo as an alternative. Although he has not shown any significant performance since moving to Jeonbuk, it must be a resource that can bring a new wind to the national team.

Lee had an interview before the official training session for the Korean national team, which took place at Mir Stadium in Yongin on Tuesday. "I was surprised to learn that I was chosen in five years," Lee said through "News 1," adding, "The players are the same, but it's new because many things have changed including uniforms and training uniforms."

Lee Seung-woo, who heard the news the previous day, hurriedly booked KTX tickets with Moon Seon-min the next morning and headed to Yongin. The seats were sold out, so I had to come to the standing room. It was difficult, but it was not that important as the long-awaited national flag was worn again.

Lee Seung-woo said, "I came to the standing room because I didn't have a train ticket. I don't think people recognized me because I squatted in the last compartment."

"Even after five years, the players welcomed me and congratulated me. The atmosphere was very good. I have been waiting for this moment. I would be very happy if I could play in the match against Iraq. If I get the chance, I will show everything," he said. "Whether I play or not, I want to make many good memories."

Having experienced his first World Cup event at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, Lee will take part in his second World Cup event. He was accompanied by Lee as a commentator for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. However, Lee expressed his position that he would focus on the upcoming games rather than having vague expectations.

"I don't have time to think about participating in the 2026 World Cup. I have been training hard every day, leaving my body to myself. I feel the same way now that I am back in the national team after five years," Lee said.