Former South Korea Coach Shin Returns to Revitalise Ulsan HD

Shin Tae-yong, the former South Korea national team coach, has returned to club football by taking charge of Ulsan Hyundai, the reigning K-League champions, after a seven-month hiatus following his dismissal from the Indonesian national team. He steps into a challenging situation where Ulsan's performance has sharply declined during a 13-month period under Kim Pan-gon, with the team falling 23 points behind league leaders Jeonbuk Motors and facing an early exit from the Asian Champions League Elite. Shin is determined to restore Ulsan's dominance in Korean football, having previously led Seongnam Ilhwa to the Asian Champions League title in 2010 and the Korean FA Cup in 2011. His return marks his first coaching role in South Korea in 13 years, and he is confident in rebuilding the club's dynasty after their recent struggles. Ulsan's decline followed the departure of former coach Hong Myung-bo, who had secured league titles in 2022 and 2023 before leaving to coach the South Korean national team. Shin's extensive experience, including leading South Korea to notable achievements such as the 2018 World Cup victory over Germany, positions him as a key figure to revive Ulsan's fortunes.