> Korea are unbeaten in seven successive Asian matches against China, recording six wins and one draw in the Asia Cup, Asian Games and East Asian Games combined.
> Last year China drew three all with Korea in the Asia Cup.
> On August 11th, Na Yu Bo became the first ever male goal scorer for China in Olympic history when he opened the score through a field goal.
> Korea will make their 5th Olympics appearance, their best result being a silver medal in 2000.
> Korean defender Kim Yong-Bae was also present at the last three Olympic Games (1996, 2000 and 2004).
> Korea have only converted one out of five penalty corners awarded at Beijing 2008.
> Korea have seen four penalty corners been awarded to their opponents, three of which were converted.