Park Ji-sung is hopeful South Korea can cause a shock against Argentina in Johannesburg on Thursday.
South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo felt thorough preparations paid dividends as they defeated Greece in their opening match.
South Korea kicked off their World Cup campaign in Group B with a confident performance in beating Greece 2-0 in Port Elizabeth.
South Korea and Greece will kick off Group B of the World Cup in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Captain Park Ji-sung has set his sights on South Korea reaching the last 16 in South Africa.
Ki Sung-Yueng has warned fans not to expect South Korea to replicate their 2002 World Cup form.
Striker Lee Dong-guk is hoping to feature in South Korea's World Cup opener after recovering from injury.
South Korea have received a boost after Lee Dong-guk put himself in contention to be involved against Greece.
South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo is confident Park Ji-sung can start the World Cup match against Greece.
Georgios Samaras insists he will not wish Ki Sung-yueng good luck before the two lock horns in the WC.
Jesus Navas' first international goal for Spain was enough to secure a 1-0 win over South Korea in Austria.
Cesc Fabregas is set to play for the first time in two months, but Fernando Torres will not be risked.
Injured-plagued striker Lee Dong-gook has been named in South Korea's final 23-man squad for the World Cup.
Kwak Tae-hwi will miss South Korea's World Cup campaign after hurting his knee against Belarus.
Sven Goran Eriksson's first match as Ivory Coast boss finished in a draw, while South Korea were upset.
South Korea striker Lee Dong-Gook is set to miss his side's World Cup opener with Greece due to injury.
South Korea overcame Japan 2-0 in Saitama as both sides continued their preparations for the World Cup.
South Korea have cut their provisional squad for the World Cup down to 26 players.
South Korea overcame Ecuador 2-0 in their friendly in Seoul as they warmed up for the World Cup finals.
South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo has selected a preliminary squad of 30 players for the World Cup finals.