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| Kim Hak-bum | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kim Hak-bum |
| Fullname | Kim Hak-bum |
| Birth date | 1 June 1957 |
| Birth place | South Korea |
| Position | Defender |
| Youth clubs | Yonsei University |
| Years1 | 1980–1983 |
| Clubs1 | Korea Electric Power Corporation FC |
| Nationalteam1 | South Korea national football team |
| Manageryears1 | 1993–1997 |
| Managerclubs1 | Pohang Steelers (youth/coach) |
| Manageryears2 | 2003–2004 |
| Managerclubs2 | Bucheon SK |
| Manageryears3 | 2009–2013 |
| Managerclubs3 | Gyeongnam FC |
| Manageryears4 | 2013–2015 |
| Managerclubs4 | Seongnam FC |
| Manageryears5 | 2016–2018 |
| Managerclubs5 | Daejeon Citizen |
| Manageryears6 | 2018–2020 |
| Managerclubs6 | Changwon FC |
Kim Hak-bum (born 1 June 1957) is a South Korean former footballer and manager known for his roles as a defender and later as a coach in the K League 1 and K League 2. He played domestically before moving into coaching, where he served with clubs such as Pohang Steelers, Bucheon SK, Gyeongnam FC, and Seongnam FC. His managerial tenure includes leading teams in league campaigns, cup competitions, and developmental projects across South Korea.
Kim Hak-bum was born in South Korea and developed his football foundations at Yonsei University, a prominent institution associated with alumni such as Cha Bum-kun and Park Ji-sung in South Korean football history. At university he competed in collegiate tournaments that included clubs and selectors from K League 1 and university competitions linked to Korea Football Association. After graduation he joined semi-professional sides including Korea Electric Power Corporation FC, playing primarily as a defender alongside contemporaries who later moved into coaching and administrative roles in clubs like Seongnam FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
Kim's club playing career was rooted in the semi-professional circuit of South Korea, where teams such as Korea Electric Power Corporation FC provided a pathway to technical and tactical understanding of the game. During his time as a player he encountered coaches and teammates who had connections to institutions like Yonsei University, KFA Coaching Education, and regional clubs such as Busan IPark and Daegu FC. The semi-professional environment linked to organizations including K League academies and corporate teams like POSCO Atoms and Hyundai Horang-i influenced his transition into coaching, with exposure to coaching methods used by managers such as Cha Du-ri's contemporaries and the generation of tactical thinkers who guided teams in the AFC Champions League.
As a player Kim Hak-bum did not feature prominently for the senior South Korea national football team in major tournaments like the AFC Asian Cup or the FIFA World Cup, but he was active in domestic circuits that fed into national selection processes overseen by the Korea Football Association. His exposure to national team environments came via interactions with national coaches and scouts who worked with players from institutions such as Yonsei University, Korea University, and professional clubs including FC Seoul and Suwon Samsung Bluewings. These connections later helped him understand talent pathways that involved competitions like the EAFF Championship and youth national team structures.
Kim Hak-bum began his coaching trajectory within the youth and staff systems of Pohang Steelers, working alongside staff who had links to the club's successes in the Asian Club Championship and domestic cups. He later held managerial positions at Bucheon SK (now Jeju United FC lineage), where he managed squads featuring players who had played in the K League 1 relegation battles and domestic cup fixtures. At Gyeongnam FC he took charge during campaigns that contested for top-table positions in K League 1, competing against clubs such as Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. His appointment to Seongnam FC saw him inherit a club with a history of continental success in the AFC Champions League and domestic trophies, where he navigated transfer dealings and match preparations against rivals like FC Seoul and Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Later spells at Daejeon Citizen and Changwon FC involved rebuilding projects in K League 2 and implementing youth integration similar to academies at Incheon United and Busan IPark.
Kim's coaching style emphasizes defensive organization and transitional play influenced by tactical trends in East Asian football, including principles used by managers in Japan Football League and coaches from Europe who have worked in the K League. He prioritizes structured backlines, set-piece discipline, and progressive build-up reminiscent of systems employed by clubs like Pohang Steelers and philosophies associated with coaches who have shaped South Korea's tactical identity. His teams typically focus on compact defending and counter-attacking strategies when facing possession-oriented opponents such as Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
As a coach Kim Hak-bum achieved notable results in domestic competitions with clubs he managed, guiding teams through K League 1 campaigns and cup fixtures involving the FA Cup (South Korea). His managerial contributions include improving club standings, developing youth prospects who progressed to squads at FC Seoul, Suwon Samsung Bluewings, and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, and participating in matches against regional opponents in tournaments connected to the Asian Football Confederation. Throughout his career he has been part of the professional network that includes managers, players, and administrators from institutions like Yonsei University, Korea Football Association, and major K League clubs.
Category:1957 births Category:South Korean football managers Category:South Korean footballers