Park Jong-hwan (; 9 February 1936 – 7 October 2023) was a South Korean football manager.
Managerial career Regarded as one of South Korea's greatest football managers of the 20th century, Park led the South Korean under-20 team to the semi-finals in the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship, and guided Ilhwa Chunma to three consecutive K League titles from 1993 to 1995. He achieved these memorable results by implementing various tactics under players' great teamwork. However, he was also criticised for his oppressive style and violence against players, which earned him the nickname "Bat Park".
Death Park died in Seoul on 7 October 2023, at the age of 85.
Honours Player South Korea U20 AFC Youth Championship: 1960
Manager Seoul City Korean Semi-professional League (Spring): 1978, 1980, 1988 Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn): 1985 Korean National Championship: 1980, 1982, 1986
South Korea U20 AFC Youth Championship: 1980, 1982
South Korea Asian Games bronze medal: 1990
Ilhwa Chunma K League 1: 1993, 1994, 1995 Korean League Cup: 1992 Asian Club Championship: 1995
Individual Korean Semi-professional League (Spring) Best Manager: 1978, 1980 Korean National Championship Best Manager: 1980, 1982 K League All-Star: 1991 K League 1 Manager of the Year: 1993, 1994, 1995 AFC Coach of the Year: 1995
References
External links 냉혹한 승부사, 박종환 감독