He was on the national team until 1973, and had 67 caps including matches in the 1970 Asian Games where he won a gold medal.

In the group stage of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, Kim and South Korea lost to Argentina and Italy, and drew with Bulgaria.

Kim is the manager to win the most games in the K League with 210 victories.

He is the elder brother of twins Kang-nam and Sung-nam, who also became national players.

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