South Korean president Kim Dae-jung invited a total of 160 World Cup-related personnel including Korean soccer team head coach Guus Hiddink, the players, Red Devil supporters representatives and volunteer workers to the presidential residence on Friday. During the meeting, president Kim praised their brilliant performance and cooperative spirit they demonstrated during the world cup games. President Kim said they a vital role in the Korean team's reaching the semi-finals, asking them to translate their enthusiasm into progress for the nation.