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Jun Min-kyung

Jun Min-kyung is a South Korean goalkeeper who played for Icheon Daekyo WFC and the national team, winning the 2004 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup and two Asian Games bronze medals, later becoming a playing coach.

1. Overview

Jun Min-kyung (전민경Jeon Min-kyungKorean) is a South Korean goalkeeper who played for Daekyo Kangaroos WFC (also known as Icheon Daekyo WFC) in the South Korean WK-League and the South Korea women's national football team. Born on January 16, 1985, she had a notable career, contributing to the national team's bronze medals at the 2010 Asian Games and 2014 Asian Games, and winning the 2004 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup. After her playing career, she transitioned into coaching, serving as a playing coach for Icheon Daekyo WFC.

2. Personal History

Jun Min-kyung's personal background includes her birth details and educational pursuits.

2.1. Birth and Education

Jun Min-kyung was born on January 16, 1985. She pursued her education at Ulsan University before embarking on her professional football career.

3. Player Career

Jun Min-kyung's professional football career encompassed significant contributions at both the club and international levels, primarily as a goalkeeper.

3.1. Club Career

After graduating from Ulsan University, Jun Min-kyung joined Icheon Daekyo WFC, then known as Daekyo Kangaroos WFC. She quickly established herself as a key goalkeeper for the club, playing a crucial role in their campaigns within the South Korean WK-League.

3.2. National Team Career

Jun Min-kyung made her debut for the South Korea women's national football team on April 18, 2004, in an Athens 2004 Summer Olympics women's football Asian regional qualifier match against Guam. In the same year, she participated in the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship held in Thailand.

She represented South Korea in three editions of the Asian Games: the 2006 Doha Asian Games, the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, and the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Her contributions were instrumental in securing bronze medals for the South Korea women's football team at both the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games and the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. Jun Min-kyung was also included in the squad for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup held in Canada, though she did not feature in any matches, with Kim Jung-mi being the preferred goalkeeper.

4. Awards and Achievements

Throughout her career, Jun Min-kyung achieved several significant awards and honors, both individually and as part of her national team.

  • 2004 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup**: Winner
  • 2010 Peace Queen Cup**: Winner
  • 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games Women's Football**: Bronze Medal
  • 2011 Cyprus Cup**: 5th place
  • 2012 Cyprus Cup**: 5th place
  • 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup**: 4th place
  • 2014 Incheon Asian Games Women's Football**: Bronze Medal
  • 2015 EAFF Women's East Asian Cup**: Runner-up

5. Coaching Career

Following her extensive playing career, Jun Min-kyung transitioned into a coaching role. She served as a playing coach for her former club, Icheon Daekyo WFC.