# FC Midtjylland engagement with South Korean football

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fc-midtjylland-engagement-with-south-korean-football
> Updated: 2026-11-02T22:36:03.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Following participation in the K League International Youth Cup in Incheon, Danish football club FC Midtjylland has expressed interest in expanding its presence in South Korea. 

Academy coach Mads Vinter Albæk highlighted the technical skills and character of South Korean youth players, suggesting the club may seek to recruit more talent from the region. The club has already established connections through players such as Cho Gue-sung, Lee Han-beom, and Hong Hyun-seok.

Club executives, including CEO Jonas Lygaard and Vice Sporting Director Ove Pedersen, visited South Korea to explore both sporting and commercial opportunities. The leadership team aims to study the local football market and youth development structures to determine a long-term strategy for working with regional talent.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: FC Midtjylland seeks sustainable presence in South Korea

FC Midtjylland executives visited South Korea to explore sporting and commercial opportunities and study youth player development following increased brand awareness in the region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-midtjylland-seeks-sustainable-presence-in-south-korea

### 2026-10-29: FC Midtjylland seeks to strengthen ties with South Korean football

FC Midtjylland academy coach Mads Vinter Albæk aims to increase the club's recruitment of South Korean players following their participation in the K League International Youth Cup.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-midtjylland-seeks-to-strengthen-ties-with-south-korean-football

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