Tottenham forward Heung-min Son has been included in South Korea's squad for their upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
The 24-year-old, who scored a hat-trick in Sunday's 6-0 FA Cup victory over Millwall, is suspended for the Group A clash against China on March 23.
But coach Uli Stielike has decided to include Son in his 24-man squad regardless as the Spurs attacker will be available for the nation's next fixture against Syria on March 28.
South Korea currently occupy second place, having amassed 10 points from their opening five games and are just one point adrift of Group leaders Iran.
There are five games left to play, with the top two teams set to qualify automatically for next year's tournament in Russia.
"We will do our best to get the win in China and start the second half of the round on a high note," Stielike told a news conference in Seoul.
Son could have a key part to play during the remainder of Tottenham's season as Harry Kane is facing a spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury.
