Career
He played 15 matches in 2010 World Cup qualifying for of Korea DPR, including keeping a clean sheet in the decisive final group game against Saudi Arabia. His performances also saw him nominated for the 2009 Asian Football player of the Year award. He played all of Korea DPR"s three World Cup matches including 7-0 loss to Portugal.
He had played 77 matches for his national team since his debut in 2007, making him the most capped player in the history of of Korea DPR.