He later managed the national team from 1989 to 1990 and owned Hwaebul Sports Club in the DPR Korea Football League.
Members of Group B2 including Iran, Syria and Kuwait, Kim appeared in five of six matches as North Korea finished with one win, three draws and two losses, placing third and being eliminated.
[6] Kim later played for North Korea at the 1974 Asian Games, where they reached the bronze medal match.
[7] In 1976, he was selected as part of the 17-man squad to compete for North Korea at the 1976 Summer Olympics, under coach Pak Doo-ik.
[16] He was awarded the title of Merited Athlete, given to those who make "distinguished contributions" to North Korean sports, and received a "modern house," according to Rodong Sinmun.