A fourth World Cup would be another marker of Son’s longevity. Few Asian players of his era have carried so much responsibility for so long, and South Korea have often looked to him to set the tone in big moments.
The update also says Son is now with Los Angeles FC after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, a shift that changes the backdrop of his club career but not his standing with the national team.
The report says manager Hong Myung-bo has leaned towards players with experience in Britain and Europe. That is a sensible World Cup approach.
That blend matters in tournament football. Familiarity, structure and trusted relationships can be as important as raw flair over three group games in quick succession.
The report says South Korea open against the Czech Republic on 12 June in Guadalajara, stay there to face Mexico on 19 June, and then finish against South Africa on 25 June in Monterrey.
That is not an easy path. Mexico, especially, would look like the emotional hinge of the group, while the opener could shape the entire campaign.
If Son is indeed on the squad list, the next storyline is simple: whether South Korea can turn experience into momentum before the knockout picture starts to form.