Cologne snaps up North Korean Jong

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01/30/2012 - Cologne, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cologne bolstered its attacking options on Monday by signing North Korea international striker Jong Tae-Se from Bochum for an undisclosed fee.

The team's leading scorer, Lukas Podolski, has been ruled out for a month with a foot injury, making it necessary for Cologne to move for reinforcements.

The 27-year-old Jong joined Bochum in 2010 and has scored 14 goals in 39 league matches for the club since his arrival.

Jong was also a member of North Korea's 2010 World Cup team and has been capped 28 times by his country, scoring 15 goals.

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