President Kim Dae-jung on Friday praised the Korean national soccer team and head coach Guus Hiddink for reaching the second stage of the World Cup for the first time in their history. South Korea beat favorites Portugal 1-0 in their last Group D first-round match earlier in the day, gaining a berth in the last 16. Kim told the team and Hiddink at Incheon Munhak Stadium after the match today is the happiest day in the country's history... You made a great job.