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Another reason Korea has to beat Russia: free food

June 16, 2014

Korean restaurants in Fullerton and Buena Park to offer free-food-and-drink events

2014 World Cup draw has Korean fans screaming for joy. (Yonhap)

Customers in Fullerton and Buena Park have a new reason to support Team Korea during the 2014 Brazil World Cup: free food.

Korean businesses are joining in on the World Cup spirit for the Korean national team’s first-round game against Russia by offering free-food-and-drinks events.

Mr.6 Tabletop Grill, a Korean barbeque spot on Beach Blvd., recently installed three large TVs for the World Cup.

If Korea wins on June 17, he won’t charge people who come into the restaurant before 3 p.m, said restaurant owner Kevin Yoon. He also plans to give out free soju and beer to customers who enter before the matches begin on June 22 and June 26 if Korea wins.

He said he hopes the team wins its first match to regain its confidence.

The Korean team lost 4-0 to Ghana during a friendly match last week.

Another spot, Beach Live Fish Restaurant, is also planning to give out a free bottled drink to customers who come on to cheer the Korean team on all three match days — if it wins.

“We’re planning on sharing the joy of victory to customers who give their all in supporting the team,” said Lee Yong-han, restaurant owner.

Another participating in a free-food giveaway in the case of Team Korea’s win is Cafe 7th Home, which will provide free coffee and dessert to customers who come in before 3 p.m. on June 17, before noon on June 22 and before 1 p.m. on June 26.

The Korean Sports Association of Orange County, which is preparing a cheering squad, plans to give away soccer balls signed by Korean head coach Hong Myung-bo during each game.

The association will cheer on the team at the Grace Korean Church in Fullerton on June 17 at 3 p.m., at the gynasium of Buena Park Junior High School on June 22 at noon and back at the church on June 26 at 1 p.m.