South Korea's Kim Shin-wook speaks during a news conference after the team's training session in Foz do Iguacu, June 19, 2014. South Korea will play against Algeria on June 22 at Beira Rio stadium in Porto Alegre. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno (BRAZIL - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP)
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea had a "rude awakening" at the last World Cup when they were surprised by the strength of their group opponents, but there will be no complacency this time around with Germany, Mexico and Sweden waiting for them, says striker Kim Shin-wook.
The Koreans were eliminated at the first hurdle in Brazil four years ago after drawing their opener against Russia before losing to both Algeria and Belgium.
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