(Reuters) - South Korea secured a ninth straight appearance at the World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Tuesday to claim a place at the finals in Russia next year.
The South Koreans join Iran, Japan, Brazil, Belgium and Mexico plus hosts Russia in the 32-team tournament, which will take place from June 14 to July 15.
(Reporting by Michael Church; Editing by Ken Ferris)