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South Korea president apologises after World Cup group-stage exit

South Korea's Son Heung-min, 33, could now retire. (Photo: AFP)

SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned the country's premature World Cup exit on Sunday, pointing the finger at "incompetent people" and apologising to the nation.

South Korea's turbulent campaign in North America ended at the group phase and could lead to the international retirement of captain Son Heung-min.

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