"After deep consideration, I informed the CT today that I will not accept the call to the national team. It's not a choice I took lightly because wearing the blue shirt has always been an honour and pride to me. However, I felt that, in light of recent events, the conditions to continue this path peacefully do not exist."
Despite a shaky start at Bayern Munich, Kim Min-Jae's form improved before injuries hindered his performance and led to his exclusion from South Korea's squad.