SOUTH KOREA made an explosive start in Group B as they cruised past disappointing Greece 2-0.
Goals from Lee Jung-soo and Park Ji-sung early in each half gave the 2002 semi-finalists only their second World Cup win on foreign soil.
The Koreans defended solidly against the Euro 2004 champions – who have lost every World Cup finals game in which they have played without even scoring.
At the other end, European-based duo Cha Du-ri and Park Chu-young proved a real handful for the shaky Greek defence.
South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo said: “We played to win and our players worked really hard.
The Red Devils took the lead after seven minutes when Lee Young-pyo’s corner drifted past four defenders into the path of Lee Jung-soo, who volleyed in from close range.
Skipper Park Ji-sung, strangely quiet in the first half, burst into life by doubling his side’s lead in the 52nd minute to deal a killer blow to Greece.
He chased a poor ball from Avraam Papadopoulos, beat two defenders and coolly slotted into the corner.