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Retro South Korea Shirts

Classic South Korea shirts from the 1950s, when the team first played at a World Cup and won the first two Asian Cups. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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South Korea Royal Harrington Jacket South Korea Royal Harrington Jacket
Made in the UKHandcrafted the old-fashioned way
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

South Korea

4 shirts
South Korea 1950s Retro Football Shirt_0 1950s

South Korea 1950s

£60.00
Long sleeve
Quick add · pick a size
£60.00
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → personalisation image Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

Retro South Korea football shirts

South Korea kit timeline
  1. 1948First international, a 5–3 win over Mexico at the London Olympics
  2. 1954First World Cup finals, in Switzerland
  3. 1956Wins the first Asian Cup
  4. 1960Retains the Asian Cup
  5. 2002Co-hosts the World Cup and reaches the semi-finals

South Korea’s red shirts have become familiar at every modern World Cup, but the story starts in the 1950s. Our retro South Korea shirts recreate classic South Korea kits from that first decade, handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

London and Switzerland

South Korea played their first international at the 1948 Olympics in London, beating Mexico 5–3. Six years later they reached the World Cup finals in Switzerland. It was a hard introduction, with heavy defeats by Hungary and Turkey, but it was the start of a long World Cup story. Our South Korea 1954 World Cup Retro Football Shirt marks that debut.

Champions of Asia

South Korea won the first Asian Cup in 1956 and kept the title in 1960. Our South Korea 1950s Retro Football Shirt comes from those years. In 2002 South Korea co-hosted the World Cup with Japan and became the first Asian side to reach the semi-finals.

More for South Korea fans

The South Korea Royal Harrington Jacket completes the look. Explore more retro international shirts, or browse our casualwear range.

South Korea shirt FAQs

When did South Korea first play at a World Cup?+

South Korea’s first World Cup was in Switzerland in 1954.

How did South Korea do at the 2002 World Cup?+

South Korea co-hosted the 2002 World Cup with Japan and reached the semi-finals, the first Asian team to do so.

Can I add a name and number to my South Korea shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the South Korea shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.