Newcastle United aiming to unveil new signing in South Korea as Eddie Howe makes 'everything' vow

Seung-soo Park could make his Newcastle United debut at the home of his former club this afternoon.

Newcastle take on Team K-League at the Suwon stadium (kick-off 12:30pm BST) in the first of two friendlies in the South Korean capital of Seoul.

Park officially joined the Magpies from Suwon Bluewings last week and was an unused substitute in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal at the Singapore National Stadium.

Seung-soo Park could make Newcastle United debut in his own country

The 18-year-old winger will again be on the bench for today’s match but head coach Eddie Howe has pledged to do “everything I can” to ensure he gets a run out in front of his own people.

Howe said: "I think it's slightly unclear what's going to happen short term with him - we're going to have to make an assessment on where we see him fitting in the best currently.

"We've had only a very short-term impression, one or two training sessions. It's been very positive so far - he seems like a very good person, fundamentally, and it's all new experiences for him but I sure he'll do very, very well.

“We're very keen to look at this is a future market for us, signing a similar profile of player, so this is hopefully the start.

"I'll do everything I can to try to get him on the pitch (on Wednesday) because I think that'll be important for him and of course everyone that wants to see him play. I'll certainly do my best.

“We've got lots of information we'll be giving him but I think it'll just be a case of go out and play his normal game and that will be good enough."

Seung-soo Park reacts to joining Newcastle United

After coming through the youth system at Suwon Bluewings, Park became the youngest goalscorer in the history of South Korean professional football when he netted in a 1-1 draw against Ansan Greeners FC in June 2024.

Park made 28 senior appearances for the Bluewings, registering one goal and three assists, and has represented South Korea at under-20s level.

Although Park is with the first-team squad now, he is expected to link-up with the under-21s squad when Newcastle return to England after Sunday’s friendly against Tottenham Hotspur.

“It will be a very new feeling to play for my new club against Team K-League at the Suwon Stadium,” Park told NUFCTV. “It’s very exciting. Also, going back to South Korea as a Newcastle player is very exciting.

“It's a huge honour to join Newcastle United. It's a big step for me and I feel incredibly thankful for the faith the club have shown in me.I'm excited to develop here, learn from the coaches, and give everything to become the best player I can be.”

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