He might be 7,856 kilometres from home come the fall, but Hagon Kim will be exactly where he wants to be when it comes to soccer.
Today (Wednesday), the UNBC Timberwolves added the striker from Ilsan, South Korea to the fold for next season.
Kim visited the campus for a tour and training session, which was crucial in making his final decision.
“Visiting UNBC was an amazing experience and opportunity for me. I was looking for a team I could have an endless amount of fun with, on the pitch and off the pitch. As soon as I met the boys in Prince George, I was welcomed by all of them. They made me feel like I was on the team already.”
Kim’s path to Prince George is a unique one; raised in Ilsan, a city northwest of Seoul, he moved last year to Parksville, on Vancouver Island.
UNBC coach Steve Simonson first learned of Kim because of his new recruit’s impressive performances with Nanaimo United of the Vancouver Island Soccer League. Playing among men, Kim earned a reputation for his skill and passion for the game.
“We are very excited about having Hagon Kim join the Timberwolves. He made a great impression during his visit to the campus and fit very well with the team. From his personality and technical ability to the way he likes to play the game he is a great fit. He is a great athlete with good technique and game insight. Once he establishes the on-field chemistry with our team I think he will be a great addition to our program.”
Kim will graduate from Ballenas Secondary and will study Commerce at UNBC.
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