World Cup puts Korean defender on Europe’s radar

A new generation of players often makes their names shine at the World Cup.

And South Korea may soon see the rise of a new global icon.

Interest in Lee Han-beom, who plays center back for Danish club Midtjylland, is growing across Europe, with clubs in England’s Premier League and Germany’s Bundesliga reportedly keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer transfer market, according to reports on Thursday.

Ben Jacobs, a renowned Premier League commentator for Talksport, reported that clubs in England ...