# Kim Sang-sik tenure with Vietnam football

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kim-sang-sik-tenure-with-vietnam-football
> Updated: 2026-09-08T03:16:35.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

South Korean head coach Kim Sang-sik has established himself in Vietnam, residing in an official Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) villa in Hanoi. The renovated residence, located near the national training center, follows the tenure of previous coaches Park Hang Seo and Philippe Troussier.

Following successful results, including a victory in the ASEAN Cup 2024, Kim Sang-sik has extended his contract with the VFF through 2027. This extension covers his leadership of both the national team and the U23 squad. While official salary figures remain undisclosed, domestic reports estimate his monthly earnings at approximately 20,000 to 22,000 USD. Additionally, the coaching staff received bonuses following the ASEAN Cup win.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Coach Kim Sang-sik extends Vietnam football contract to 2027

Coach Kim Sang-sik has extended his contract with the Vietnam Football Federation until 2027 following regional successes, with estimated monthly earnings between 20,000 and 22,000 USD.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coach-kim-sang-sik-extends-vietnam-football-contract-to-2027

### 2026-08-31: Kim Sang Sik resides in official VFF villa in Hanoi

Vietnam national football coach Kim Sang Sik resides in an official VFF villa in Hanoi, describing the country as a second home despite joking about the city's high real estate prices.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-sang-sik-resides-in-official-vff-villa-in-hanoi

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