Park Jong-hwan

Park Jong-hwan (9 February 1938 – 7 October 2023) was a South Korean football manager.

Managerial career
Considered one of South Korea's greatest football managers in the 20th century, Park led South Korean under-20 team to the semi-finals in the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship, and Ilhwa Chunma to three consecutive K League titles from 1993 to 1995. He left memorable results by showing various tactics under players' great teamwork. However, he was also criticised for his oppressive style and violence against players. He was nicknamed the "Bat Park" due to his violence.

Death
Park died in Seoul on 7 October 2023, at the age of 85.

Player
South Korea U20
 * AFC Youth Championship: 1960

Manager
Seoul City
 * Korean Semi-professional League (Spring): 1978, 1980, 1988
 * Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn): 1985
 * Korean National Championship: 1980, 1982, 1986

South Korea U20
 * AFC Youth Championship: 1980, 1982

Ilhwa Chunma
 * K League 1: 1993, 1994, 1995
 * Korean League Cup: 1992
 * Asian Club Championship: 1995

Individual
 * Korean Semi-professional League (Spring) Best Manager: 1978, 1980
 * Korean National Championship Best Manager: 1980, 1982
 * K League 1 Manager of the Year: 1993, 1994, 1995
 * AFC Coach of the Year: 1995