Bangladeshi chemist Abu Kowsir says South Korea gave his family prosperity so the least he can do is cheer on his benefactors when they begin their World Cup campaign this week.
He and his wife Sabina have amused and confused their neighbours by stitching together South Korean flags into a 3.5km-long banner that weaves a path from their home, along nearby streets and over a river into a neighbouring village.
"We love South Korea and this is how we chose to support the team," Sabina, 34, told AFP. "We will keep supporting them and will pray for their victory."
Sabina herself has never been to the country where her husband toiled in factories for 15 years, but was intoxicated by the "great tales" he brought home from his time in the industrial giant.
"Whenever my husband came home from South Korea, he would tell me about the culture, discipline and beauty of the country," she said.
"I truly loved those stories. I consider South Korea my dream place to visit."
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