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Despite the criticism, Jung was able to improve his goalkeeping skills and remained the top choice goalkeeper for the national team. In the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, Jung was selected for the final team for the 2011 Asian Cup and played in all six of South Korea's games. In the semi-final against Japan, he saved a penalty against Keisuke Honda but lost in the penalty shootout after the game ended in a 2–2 draw. South Korea earned third place after defeating Uzbekistan. Jung conceded five goals in open play as well as two penalties in six matches and was named to the team of the tournament.