Ulsan HD Appoints Shin Tae-yong as New Head Coach

Ulsan HD has announced the appointment of Shin Tae-yong as their new head coach, following the departure of Kim Pan-gon. The decision was made public on Tuesday after Kim left the club by mutual consent, following a disappointing 3-2 loss to Suwon FC over the weekend.

Shin, aged 54, brings a wealth of experience to Ulsan, having previously served as the manager of the South Korean national team during the 2018 World Cup. His most recent role was as head coach of the Indonesian national team. He steps into the role with Ulsan currently sitting seventh in the K-League standings, a substantial 23 points behind league leaders Jeonbuk Motors after 24 matches.

Kim’s tenure at Ulsan lasted 13 months, during which he guided the team to the league title last season. He succeeded Hong Myung-bo when Hong was appointed as South Korea’s national team coach in July 2022. Under Kim’s leadership, Ulsan also participated in the Club World Cup in the United States in June.

Shin’s return to the K-League marks his first managerial position in the league since he coached Seongnam Ilhwa in 2012. His first challenge with Ulsan will take place on Saturday when the team faces Jeju United.

As Ulsan HD looks to regain its competitive edge, the hiring of Shin Tae-yong reflects a strategic move to revitalize the squad and improve their standing in the league. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Shin’s experience and coaching philosophy will influence the team’s performance in the coming matches.