South Korea 4 Scotland 1
Scotland were outclassed in South Korea after putting in a performance which will have persuaded even the Tartan Army diehards it was just as well they did not qualify for the forthcoming World Cup finals.
New manager Berti Vogts saw his side lose for the third time in as many games under his stewardship and this was the biggest disappointment so far.
The Vogts reign had begun with a 5-0 thrashing by France but they were at least the world and European champions.
World Cup co-hosts South Korea resembled the French in that they produced a succession of wonder strikes past Neil Sullivan but the truth is that this was only their second victory in 2002.
The home fans were eager for the World Cup to start and, like their favourites on the pitch, were treating this as a warm-up for the real thing.
They soon had plenty to shout about as the speedy South Koreans dominated from the off against a Scotland side containing just a handful of experienced campaigners.
Italian-based Ahn Jung-Hwan scored twice and Lee Chun-Soo and Yoon Jong-Hwan got a goal each as Guus Hiddink's side extended their unbeaten run to six internationals.
Dobie, the Englishman who has changed nationality thanks to a Scottish grandparent, marked his debut with a goal but it was of little consolation to the Scots.
"These are the two best goals I've scored," said Ahn, who plays for Perugia.
"I'm sorry it had to be Scotland but it really did me and Korea a lot of good."
A clearly unhappy Vogts ordered his players back on the pitch after the final whistle for an impromptu training session.
Scotland go to Hong Kong to play South Africa and a Hong Kong League XI next week.