The government is coming up with post World Cup measures that could enhance the nation's image through the successful hosting of the games, including a World Cup Memorial Hall, which will be constructed to house visual archives of matches that will be distributed worldwide.

It will also use the World Cup games as an opportunity for the activation of soccer "diplomacy and exchange" and hopes to arrange permanent matches between Korea, China, and Japan, alongside games from professional leagues. Also, exchange with North Korea will be promoted through matches with the North.

Relating to making active the exchange between Korea, China and Japan, President Kim will discuss this with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on July 1 in a summit meeting and may negotiate with the Chinese government as well.

In addition the government will aid early studies abroad and raise "soccer dream teams" at elementary, middle, and high school level.

(Kim Min-bai, baibai@chosun.com )