...ed the Brazil operation to follow suit. “The focus will be on quality growth more than volume growth for the coming years,” he said, noting that the factory in Sao Paulo celebrates its second anniversary in November. “(We’ll have) a lot of things to celebrate,” he added. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent (elaine@heraldcorp.com) Dina Perez in Seoul contributed to this article. ― Ed.

...would be his last match as coach, saying he had “not discussed anything with my family with regards to my future.” “The most important thing is the match tomorrow,” he added. “Obviously, from the professional point of view, this might be the most important thing beyond the final of the Libertadores Cup but also in Brazil.” By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...ming. “I believe that we as a team are mature. Over the last few months and during this tournament we have shown what we can do, how well we can play,” he said. “And then over the last few years, we have been marching forward and forward and even if we are defeated, which I don’t think (will happen), nothing will crumble.” By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...s German squad as reminiscent of the Brazilian footballers of past decades ― full of movement, talent, speed and quick passes. And whether the yellow-shirted fans here are rooting on Sunday against their bitter rival or for the team that has earned their bittersweet admiration, it is clear they have already picked a side. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...day’s German squad as reminiscent of the Brazilian footballers of past decades ― full of movement, talent, speed and quick passes. And whether the yellow-shirted fans here are rooting on Sunday against their bitter rival or for the team that has earned their bittersweet admiration, it is clear they have already picked a side. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent (elaine@heraldcorp.com)

... Brazil, its affiliate Kia Motors also recently announced its plan to build a new plant in Mexico. The new plant, capable of producing 300,000 vehicles per year, will be built in the city of Monterrey, some 200 kilometers from Texas. The carmaker plans to start construction in early July for completion by 2016. By Lee Ji-yoon and Elaine Ramirez ( jylee@heraldcorp.com ) (elaine@heraldcorp.com)

...n,” he said. “We started with this team and I believe we have to stay together. I want to be responsible for this team until the very end. That remains unchanged.” The squad returns to base camp in Foz do Iguacu on Friday morning to recover before returning to Korea. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com ) Grace Cho in Seoul contributed to this article. -- Ed.

...succeed to the knockout rounds. Russia would have had to beat Algeria, and Korea would have had to beat Russia by goal difference. At the top of Group H with nine points, Belgium moves on to play Group G’s second seed, the U.S., in Salvador on July 1. Algeria, with four points, will play Germany in Porto Alegre on June 30. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...ll Confederation team to go home without a victory, with Japan, Iran and Australia having already left winless in the group stage. At the top of Group H with nine points, Belgium moves on to play Group G’s second team, the U.S., in Salvador on July 1. Algeria, with four points, will play Germany in Porto Alegre on June 30. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...r Korean football. They must. They are our future.” Following Thursday’s matches, Belgium heads to Salvador on July 1 to take on the No. 2 of Group G, consisting of Germany, the U.S., Ghana and Portugal. The runner-up of Group H, between Russia, Algeria and South Korea, will play Group G’s top seed in Porto Alegre on June 30. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent (elaine@heraldcorp.com)

...ncourage a “very positive competition on the pitch.” Following Thursday’s matches, Belgium heads to Salvador on July 1 to take on the No. 2 of Group G, consisting of Germany, the U.S., Ghana and Portugal. The runner-up of Group H, between Russia, Algeria and South Korea, will play Group G’s top seed in Porto Alegre on June 30. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent (elaine@heraldcorp.com)

...or Korean football. They must. They are our future.” Following Thursday’s matches, Belgium heads to Salvador on July 1 to take on the No. 2 of Group G, consisting of Germany, the U.S., Ghana and Portugal. The runner-up of Group H, between Russia, Algeria and South Korea, will play Group G’s top seed in Porto Alegre on June 30. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent (elaine@heraldcorp.com)

...orean football. They must. They are our future.” Following Thursday’s matches, Belgium heads to Salvador on July 1 to take on the No. 2 of Group G, consisting of Germany, the U.S., Ghana and Portugal. The runner-up of Group H, between Russia, Algeria and South Korea, will play Group G’s top seed in Porto Alegre on June 30. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )