Chung played as a one-club man for K League club Daewoo Royals after graduating from Korea University.

He played all three of South Korea's group matches in the 1986 World Cup, but failed to advance to the knockout stage.

[2] Chung left for England to study the system of foreign football in 1995 after finishing his playing career in South Korea.

He also negotiated with Fulham, a fourth division team at the time, to join as a player, but the contract was vitiated because he did not get a work permit.

[3] Chung was noted for his jumping ability and did not lose aerial duels against 1.97 m forward Rob Landsbergen, although he was not tall.