N-League
Encyclopedia
The Korea National League is a semi-professional
association football league, the second tier of the South Korean football league system
. It consists of fifteen member clubs.
The season is composed of two sections with the fourteen member clubs playing each other once in each section. The two section winners and the two runners-up from both stages progress to the post-season season playoffs to decide the league champion. In the event of the same team winning both sections, that team is pronounced champion without the need for the playoffs.
It had operated with a two stage season since its inception, with the two stage winners meeting in a two-legged championship playoff final at the end of the season before changing to a four team playoff in 2008. Kookmin Bank won the 2003 championship, and successfully defended their title in 2004. Incheon Korail
claimed the title in 2005 before Kookmin Bank won it for a third time in 2006. Ulsan Mipo Dockyard
won the championship in 2007.
On December 18, 2009, The league approved to join 2 clubs, Mokpo City FC
& Yongin City FC
, from the 2010 season.
, the professional football league in Korea. In 2006, it was agreed that, subject to meeting certain financial requirements, the National League champions would be eligible for promotion. Goyang Kookmin Bank
, who triumphed over Gimpo Hallelujah
to win the 2006 title, were the first side eligible for promotion, however they controversially rejected the chance to return to the professional ranks.
The team received several threats from the National League ranging from being thrown out of the competition, to fines, to point deductions for the upcoming 2007 season. In the end the side received a points deduction penalty, to be split into ten point deductions in the first and second stages of the 2007 season.
Following the case involving Goyang, teams in the National League signed agreements indicating whether or not they would seek promotion to the K-League if they win the National League in 2007. Ulsan Mipo Dockyard
, who won the championship in 2007, also rejected the chance to move up to the K-League despite previously indicating they would seek promotion.
In light of the issues surrounding the conditional promotion place in 2006 and 2007, the National League decided to end the system prior to the 2008 season.
On November 2, new commissioner, Kwon Oh-Gab, announced to push implementing a promotion system with K-league
within 3 years.
replaced Hallelujah for the second stage of the 2003 season after protests by radical Wonbuddhists forced the Christian club out of Iksan
. Hallelujah returned to the league in 2004 after moving to Gimpo. Sangmu B
withdrew their team from the league at the end of 2005 in order for the team, essentially the reserve side of K-League team Gwangju Sangmu Phoenix
, to compete in the K-League reserve league.
From 2010 season, Nowon Hummel FC moved to Chungju
city in Chungbuk province & the name changed to Chungju Hummel FC.
Teams are listed with present-day names in the case of sides that have changed names or locations previously:
Korea National League has been named after its sponsor, giving it the following names:
Semi-professional
A semi-professional athlete is one who is paid to play and thus is not an amateur, but for whom sport is not a full-time occupation, generally because the level of pay is too low to make a reasonable living based solely upon that source, thus making the athlete not a full professional...
association football league, the second tier of the South Korean football league system
Korea Republic football league system
The South Korean football league system contains three unconnected leagues for Korean football clubs. The Korean system is different from many other national league systems, in the sense that there is no official direct route for movement between any of the three divisions.The highest level of...
. It consists of fifteen member clubs.
The season is composed of two sections with the fourteen member clubs playing each other once in each section. The two section winners and the two runners-up from both stages progress to the post-season season playoffs to decide the league champion. In the event of the same team winning both sections, that team is pronounced champion without the need for the playoffs.
History
The league was officially founded in 2003 as the K2 League, to raise the level of competition in Korea. Prior to that, various cup competitions were run by the governing body of semi-professional football. Competitions under the present body can be traced back to 1964, with the participants being mostly works sides of the major industries in Korea (banks, construction companies and the like). It was rebranded Korea National League at the beginning of 2006.It had operated with a two stage season since its inception, with the two stage winners meeting in a two-legged championship playoff final at the end of the season before changing to a four team playoff in 2008. Kookmin Bank won the 2003 championship, and successfully defended their title in 2004. Incheon Korail
Incheon Korail
Incheon Korail FC is a South Korean soccer club based in Incheon. The team currently play in the Korea National League, the second division of Korean football. It is owned and operated by Korail, South Korea's national railroad operator, and play their home games at Incheon Munhak Stadium.Founded...
claimed the title in 2005 before Kookmin Bank won it for a third time in 2006. Ulsan Mipo Dockyard
Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium....
won the championship in 2007.
On December 18, 2009, The league approved to join 2 clubs, Mokpo City FC
Mokpo City FC
Mokpo City FC is a South Korean association football club based in Mokpo, South Jeolla. From 2010 season, Mokpo City plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.-Current team squad:-Statistics:...
& Yongin City FC
Yongin City FC
Yongin City FC is a South Korean association football club based in Yongin, Gyeonggi. Founded in 2010, they currently play in the National League, the second tier of South Korean football. They play their home games at the Yongin Football Center....
, from the 2010 season.
Promotion issue
Ever since the creation of the league, hopes had been high that a system of promotion and relegation would be implemented between the league and the K-LeagueK-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
, the professional football league in Korea. In 2006, it was agreed that, subject to meeting certain financial requirements, the National League champions would be eligible for promotion. Goyang Kookmin Bank
Kookmin Bank FC
Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :...
, who triumphed over Gimpo Hallelujah
Hallelujah Football Club
Ansan Hallelujah FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Ansan. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They play their games at Ansan Wa~ Stadium....
to win the 2006 title, were the first side eligible for promotion, however they controversially rejected the chance to return to the professional ranks.
The team received several threats from the National League ranging from being thrown out of the competition, to fines, to point deductions for the upcoming 2007 season. In the end the side received a points deduction penalty, to be split into ten point deductions in the first and second stages of the 2007 season.
Following the case involving Goyang, teams in the National League signed agreements indicating whether or not they would seek promotion to the K-League if they win the National League in 2007. Ulsan Mipo Dockyard
Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium....
, who won the championship in 2007, also rejected the chance to move up to the K-League despite previously indicating they would seek promotion.
In light of the issues surrounding the conditional promotion place in 2006 and 2007, the National League decided to end the system prior to the 2008 season.
On November 2, new commissioner, Kwon Oh-Gab, announced to push implementing a promotion system with K-league
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
within 3 years.
Members for 2011 season
The following 14 clubs will compete in the Korea National League during the 2011 season.- Ansan Hallelujah FC
- Busan Transportation Corporation FC
- Changwon City FCChangwon City FCChangwon City FC or Changwon City Office, is a South Korean football club based in the city of Changwon.Currently Changwon plays in the National League.-Coaching staff:*Head coach: Park Mal-bong*Assistant coach: Seo Dong-won*Trainer: Kim Hae-gook...
- Cheonan City FCCheonan City FCCheonan City is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Cheonan. It was founded in 2007, and has competed in the National League since the 2008 season. The team plays their home games at the 30,000+ seat Baekseok Stadium, built in 2008, in Baekseok-dong in Cheonan...
- Chungju Hummel FC
- Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power FC
- Gangneung City FC
- Gimhae City FC
- Goyang Kookmin Bank FC
- Incheon Korail FC
- Mokpo City FCMokpo City FCMokpo City FC is a South Korean association football club based in Mokpo, South Jeolla. From 2010 season, Mokpo City plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.-Current team squad:-Statistics:...
- Suwon City FC
- Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dolphin FCUlsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium....
- Yongin City FCYongin City FCYongin City FC is a South Korean association football club based in Yongin, Gyeonggi. Founded in 2010, they currently play in the National League, the second tier of South Korean football. They play their home games at the Yongin Football Center....
All-time Member Clubs
There have been a total of 16 member clubs since the league was founded as the K2 League in 2003. Seoul CitySeoul City FC
Seoul City FC was a South Korean semi-professional football club that competed for 27 years in the amateur ranks. It was owned and funded by Seoul City Government....
replaced Hallelujah for the second stage of the 2003 season after protests by radical Wonbuddhists forced the Christian club out of Iksan
Iksan
Iksan is a city and major railway junction in North Jeolla Province, South Korea.The city center and railway junction was formerly called "Iri" , but merged with Iksan County in 1995....
. Hallelujah returned to the league in 2004 after moving to Gimpo. Sangmu B
Gwangju Sangmu Phoenix
Sangju Sangmu Phoenix , is a professional football club that participates in the K-League. The club is based in Sangju, South Korea. Sangmu is the sports division of the Military of South Korea. The club's mascot is the Bulsajo, which is translates to phoenix in English...
withdrew their team from the league at the end of 2005 in order for the team, essentially the reserve side of K-League team Gwangju Sangmu Phoenix
Gwangju Sangmu Phoenix
Sangju Sangmu Phoenix , is a professional football club that participates in the K-League. The club is based in Sangju, South Korea. Sangmu is the sports division of the Military of South Korea. The club's mascot is the Bulsajo, which is translates to phoenix in English...
, to compete in the K-League reserve league.
From 2010 season, Nowon Hummel FC moved to Chungju
Chungju
Chungju is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. Namsan is a mountain located on the outskirts of the city.The city is famous for the annual martial arts festival held in October. Also of note, UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon grew up here....
city in Chungbuk province & the name changed to Chungju Hummel FC.
Teams are listed with present-day names in the case of sides that have changed names or locations previously:
| Club | Duration | City |
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| Ansan Hallelujah FC | 2003 First Stage, 2004–Present | Ansan Ansan Ansan is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies south of Seoul, and is part of the Seoul National Capital Area. It is connected to Seoul by rail via Seoul Subway Line 4.... , Gyeonggi |
| Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power FC | 2003–Present | Daejeon Metropolitan City Daejeon Daejeon is South Korea's fifth largest metropolis and the provincial capital of Chungnam. Located in the center of the country, Daejeon had a population of over 1.5 million in 2010. It is at the crossroads of Gyeongbu railway, Honam railway, Gyeongbu Expressway, and Honam Expressway. Within the... |
| Gangneung City FC | 2003–Present | Gangneung Gangneung Gangneung is a city in Gangwon-do, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 229,869 . Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of eastern Gangwon Province. Gangneung has many tourist attractions, like Jeongdongjin, one of the most famous towns in Korea... , Gangwon Gangwon-do (South Korea) Gangwon-do is a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. Before the division of Korea in 1945, Gangwon and its North Korean neighbour Kangwŏn formed a single province.-History:... |
| Goyang Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... |
2003–Present | Goyang Goyang Goyang is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Goyang includes the new city of Ilsan, which is connected to Seoul via Seoul Subway Line 3. Goyang is bordered by Seoul to the south; walls of the Bukhan Mountain Fortress lie along a small portion of this border.Several institutions of higher... , Gyeonggi |
| Incheon Korail FC Incheon Korail Incheon Korail FC is a South Korean soccer club based in Incheon. The team currently play in the Korea National League, the second division of Korean football. It is owned and operated by Korail, South Korea's national railroad operator, and play their home games at Incheon Munhak Stadium.Founded... |
2003–Present | Incheon Metropolitan City Incheon The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City... |
| Chungju Hummel FC | 2003–Present | Chungju Chungju Chungju is a city in North Chungcheong province, South Korea. Namsan is a mountain located on the outskirts of the city.The city is famous for the annual martial arts festival held in October. Also of note, UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon grew up here.... , Chungbuk |
| Sangmu B | 2003-2005 | Icheon Icheon Icheon is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It should not be confused with the much larger Incheon Metropolitan City. Neighboring districts include Yeoju County, Gwangju City, Yongin City, and Anseong City within Gyeonggi province, as well as Eumseong County in North Chungcheong... , Gyeonggi |
| Suwon City FC | 2003–Present | Suwon Suwon Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety".... , Gyeonggi |
| Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphin | 2003–Present | Ulsan Metropolitan City Ulsan Ulsan , officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north and the Sea of Japan to the east.Ulsan is the... |
| Yesan FC | 2003–2010 | Yesan, Chungnam |
| Seoul City FC Seoul City FC Seoul City FC was a South Korean semi-professional football club that competed for 27 years in the amateur ranks. It was owned and funded by Seoul City Government.... |
2003 Second Stage | Seoul Metropolitan City Seoul Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world... |
| Changwon City FC Changwon City FC Changwon City FC or Changwon City Office, is a South Korean football club based in the city of Changwon.Currently Changwon plays in the National League.-Coaching staff:*Head coach: Park Mal-bong*Assistant coach: Seo Dong-won*Trainer: Kim Hae-gook... |
2005–Present | Changwon Changwon Changwon is a city in and the capital of Gyeongsangnam-do in South Korea. Changwon city is 8th most populous city in South Korea, with a 2010 established population of 1,089,039. It encompasses a land area of on southeastern of South Korea. The population of Southeastern part of Korea, that... , Gyeongnam |
| Busan Transportation Corporation FC | 2006–Present | Busan Metropolitan City Busan Busan , formerly spelled Pusan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of around 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. It is the largest port city in South Korea and the fifth largest port in the world... |
| Hongcheon Idu FC Hongcheon Idu FC Hongcheon Idu FC is a South Korean soccer club that is currently a member of the National League.The team started out life as INGNEX FC, and applied for league membership in 2006 but its application was rejected, however it was successful the second time around and was admitted to the 2007 National... |
2007–09 First Stage | Hongcheon, Gangwon Gangwon-do (South Korea) Gangwon-do is a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. Before the division of Korea in 1945, Gangwon and its North Korean neighbour Kangwŏn formed a single province.-History:... |
| Cheonan City FC Cheonan City FC Cheonan City is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Cheonan. It was founded in 2007, and has competed in the National League since the 2008 season. The team plays their home games at the 30,000+ seat Baekseok Stadium, built in 2008, in Baekseok-dong in Cheonan... |
2008–Present | Cheonan Cheonan Cheonan is a city located in the northeast corner of South Chungcheong, a province of South Korea, and is 83.6 km south of the capital, Seoul... , Chungnam |
| Gimhae City FC | 2008–Present | Gimhae Gimhae Gimhae, also commonly spelled Kimhae, is a city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Gimhae is known to locals as "The Paris of Gyeongsangnamdo." It is the seat of the large Gimhae Kim clan, one of the largest Kim clans in Korea... , Gyeongnam |
| Mokpo City FC Mokpo City FC Mokpo City FC is a South Korean association football club based in Mokpo, South Jeolla. From 2010 season, Mokpo City plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.-Current team squad:-Statistics:... |
2010–Present | Mokpo Mokpo Mokpo is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, on the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula. Mokpo has frequent train service to Seoul and is the terminus for a number of ferry routes serving islands in the adjacent Yellow Sea... , Jeonnam |
| Yongin City FC Yongin City FC Yongin City FC is a South Korean association football club based in Yongin, Gyeonggi. Founded in 2010, they currently play in the National League, the second tier of South Korean football. They play their home games at the Yongin Football Center.... |
2010–Present | Yongin Yongin Yongin is a major city in the Seoul National Capital Area, located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. With a population of nearly 1 million, the city has developed abrutly since the 21st century, recording the highest population growth of any city in the country. Yongin is home to Everland and... , Gyeonggi |
Defunct former clubs
- Seoul City FCSeoul City FCSeoul City FC was a South Korean semi-professional football club that competed for 27 years in the amateur ranks. It was owned and funded by Seoul City Government....
(2003 Second Stage) - Sangmu B (2003-2005)
- Hongcheon Idu FCHongcheon Idu FCHongcheon Idu FC is a South Korean soccer club that is currently a member of the National League.The team started out life as INGNEX FC, and applied for league membership in 2006 but its application was rejected, however it was successful the second time around and was admitted to the 2007 National...
(2007–09 First Stage) - Yesan FC (2003–2010)
Titles By Season
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| 2003 > Goyang Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... | Sangmu B |
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| 2004 > Goyang Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... | Gangneung City FC |
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| 2005 > Incheon Korail FC | Suwon City FC |
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| 2006 > Goyang Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... | Gimpo Hallelujah FC Hallelujah Football Club Ansan Hallelujah FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Ansan. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They play their games at Ansan Wa~ Stadium.... |
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| 2007 > Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphin | Suwon City FC |
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| 2008 > Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphin | Suwon City FC |
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| 2009 > Gangneung City FC | Gimhae City FC |
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| 2010 2010 Korea National League The Korea National League 2010 season is eighth season of Korea National League. The 2010 season is known as Daehan Life Korea National League 2010 due to the competition's sponsorship by Hanwha Daehan Life Insurance... > Suwon City | Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power |
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| 2011 2011 Korea National League The Korea National League 2011 season is the ninth season of Korea National League. 2011 season operates its season as K-League. The postseason playoff's teams were expanded by 6 teams. Playoff will be operate same format as K-League Championship... > Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphin | Goyang Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... |
Titles By Club
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| Goyang Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... > 3 (2003, 2004, 2006) | 1 (2011 2011 Korea National League The Korea National League 2011 season is the ninth season of Korea National League. 2011 season operates its season as K-League. The postseason playoff's teams were expanded by 6 teams. Playoff will be operate same format as K-League Championship... ) |
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| Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium.... > 3 (2007, 2008, 2011 2011 Korea National League The Korea National League 2011 season is the ninth season of Korea National League. 2011 season operates its season as K-League. The postseason playoff's teams were expanded by 6 teams. Playoff will be operate same format as K-League Championship... ) | |
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| Suwon City Suwon City Suwon City FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Suwon. It currently plays in the National League. They play their home games at Suwon Civil Stadium.-2011 season squad:-Club honors:... > 1 (2010 2010 Korea National League The Korea National League 2010 season is eighth season of Korea National League. The 2010 season is known as Daehan Life Korea National League 2010 due to the competition's sponsorship by Hanwha Daehan Life Insurance... ) | 3 (2005, 2007, 2008) |
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| Incheon Korail FC Incheon Korail Incheon Korail FC is a South Korean soccer club based in Incheon. The team currently play in the Korea National League, the second division of Korean football. It is owned and operated by Korail, South Korea's national railroad operator, and play their home games at Incheon Munhak Stadium.Founded... > 1 (2005) | |
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| Gimpo Hallelujah FC Hallelujah Football Club Ansan Hallelujah FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Ansan. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They play their games at Ansan Wa~ Stadium.... > | 1 (2006) |
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| Daejeon Hydro & Nuclear Power Daejeon Hydro & Nuclear Power FC Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Daejeon. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They are run by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, and play their home games at Daejeon Hanbat Stadium.... > | 1 (2010 2010 Korea National League The Korea National League 2010 season is eighth season of Korea National League. The 2010 season is known as Daehan Life Korea National League 2010 due to the competition's sponsorship by Hanwha Daehan Life Insurance... ) |
Sangmu Players
- Cho Jae-JinCho Jae-JinCho Jae-Jin is a retired South Korean football player. He was a member of national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.-Career:...
- Cho Won-HeeCho Won-HeeCho Won-Hee is a South Korean footballer who plays for Guangzhou Evergrande as a midfielder.-Club career:As a child, Cho often played as a forward. Later, when he was picked for South Korean U20 squad, he also played as a left winger...
- Kim Sang-RokKim Sang-RokKim Sang-Rok is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphin in the Korea National League...
- Kim Sang-SikKim Sang-SikKim Sang-Sik is a South Korean football player, who currently plays for the K-League side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.he played for the South Korea national team as a centre back.- Club career statistics :...
- Kim Young-Chul
- Kwon Jung-HyukKwon Jung-HyukKwon Jung-Hyuk is a South Korean football goalkeeper who play for Incheon United.He has played in his own country for Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, Gwangju Sangmu Bulsajo , Pohang Steelers and FC Seoul. In 2009 Kwon signed a one year contract with Finnish Veikkausliiga club Rovaniemen Palloseura...
- Lee Dong-GookLee Dong-GookLee Dong-Gook is a South Korean football striker, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in K-League.-Early career:Lee started playing football for Pohang Steelers, where due to his outstanding performance in his first season, he managed to make his debut for the South Korean national team making...
- Park Ho-Jin
- Park Jong-Woo
- Park Sung Bae
- Seo Deok-Kyu
- Seo Dong-WonSeo Dong-WonSeo Dong-Won is a South Korean former football player. He played for Daejeon Citizen, Suwon Samsung Bluewings, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Gwangju Sangmu Bulsajo , Incheon United, Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma).and Busan I'Park....
- Sim Jae-WonSim Jae-WonSim Jae-Won is a South Korean footballer.His previous club was Busan I'Park, Gwangju Sangmu Phoenix in South Korea and Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany and Changsha Ginde in China....
Other Players
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Kim Young-Hoo Kim Young-Hoo is a South Korean football player who plays as a striker for South Korean K-League side Gangwon FC.Kim began his career at Korea National League side Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. He won the National League top scorer the his first season... - Formerly of Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium.... . Ko Ki-Gu Ko Ki-Gu is a South Korean footballer who plays as a forward for Daejeon KHNP in the Korea National League.His first A-match was at the East Asian Cup 2008 against China at February 17, 2008. In this match he assisted last goal that scoring by Kwak Tae-Hwi.He was member of South Korea of 2010 FIFA... - Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power. Lee Do-Kweon Lee Do-Kweon is a South Korean football player.Lee made seven Hungarian NB I appearances for Újpest FC during the 2007–08 season.- Club career :*2002-2003 Icheon Sangmu - army*2004-2005 Goyang Kookmin Bank... - Formerly of Gangneung City. Lee Ho-Sung Lee Ho-Sung is a football player from South Korea.He was a member of the South Korea U-20 team and South Korea U-23 team in early 1990s and went on to play as a professional in the K-League before moving to Singapore, to the S... - Formerly of Goyang Kookmin Bank Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... . Lee Kil-yong Lee Kil-Yong is a South Korean football player who is play at forward for Changwon City at National League in South Korea.- Club career :*1999-2002 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i*2003-2004 Pohang Steelers*2004 Bucheon SK... - Formerly of Changwon City Changwon City FC Changwon City FC or Changwon City Office, is a South Korean football club based in the city of Changwon.Currently Changwon plays in the National League.-Coaching staff:*Head coach: Park Mal-bong*Assistant coach: Seo Dong-won*Trainer: Kim Hae-gook... . Lim Ho Lim Ho is a South Korean football player who recently played for Korea National League side Goyang Kookmin Bank.-Football career:Lim started his football career with K-League side Chunnam Dragons. He did not play in league match for 2 years in Chunnam. Soon, He joined Police FC for military duty.... - Formerly of Goyang Kookmin Bank Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... . Cheonan City FC Cheonan City is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Cheonan. It was founded in 2007, and has competed in the National League since the 2008 season. The team plays their home games at the 30,000+ seat Baekseok Stadium, built in 2008, in Baekseok-dong in Cheonan... . Park Jin-Seop Park Jin-Seop is a South Korean football defender who is currently play for Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC.Park has represented South Korea at youth level and part of the senior team squads as of 1998 to 2004 he played 35 times and all of his 5 goals scored against Nepal at September 29,... - Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium.... . Park Yo-Seb Park Yo-Seb is a South Korean football player who has played for Gangneung City FC, Anyang LG Cheetahs, FC Seoul and Gwangju Sangmu Phoenix ).... - Formerly of Gangneung City. Sung Han-Soo Sung Han-soo is a South Korean football player who played at Changwon City.- Club career :*1999-2001 Daejeon Citizen*2002-2004 Chunnam Dragons*2005-2007 Changwon City-External links:* *... - Formerly of Changwon City Changwon City FC Changwon City FC or Changwon City Office, is a South Korean football club based in the city of Changwon.Currently Changwon plays in the National League.-Coaching staff:*Head coach: Park Mal-bong*Assistant coach: Seo Dong-won*Trainer: Kim Hae-gook... . |
Yoo Hyun Yoo Hyun is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Incheon United.He was a member of 2005 East Asian Games's South Korea national football team. In 2007, he joined Korea National League's side Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard... - Formerly of Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium.... . |
Sponsor
| Year | Sponsor |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Hyundai Motor, Intermax AD |
| 2004 | Hyundai Motor |
| 2005 | Kookmin Bank Kookmin Bank KB Kookmin Bank or KB is the largest bank by both asset value and market capitalization in South Korea.The bank is led by Kang Chung-Won who previously worked for Seoulbank and oversaw its sale to competitor Hana Bank before moving to Kookmin.Kookmin intended to take over Korea Exchange Bank, a... |
| 2006 | STC Life |
| 2007 | STC Life, Kookmin Bank Kookmin Bank KB Kookmin Bank or KB is the largest bank by both asset value and market capitalization in South Korea.The bank is led by Kang Chung-Won who previously worked for Seoulbank and oversaw its sale to competitor Hana Bank before moving to Kookmin.Kookmin intended to take over Korea Exchange Bank, a... |
| 2008 | Kookmin Bank Kookmin Bank KB Kookmin Bank or KB is the largest bank by both asset value and market capitalization in South Korea.The bank is led by Kang Chung-Won who previously worked for Seoulbank and oversaw its sale to competitor Hana Bank before moving to Kookmin.Kookmin intended to take over Korea Exchange Bank, a... |
| 2009 | Kyobo Life Insurance Kyobo Life Kyobo Life Insurance Co, Ltd. is a South Korean life insurance company headquartered in Seoul, Korea, formerly known as Daehan Education Insurance... |
| 2010 | Hanwha Daehan Life Insurance Hanwha Daehan Life Insurance Hanwha-Daehan Life Insurance Co, Ltd. is a South Korean insurance company. headquartered in 63 Building, Yeoeuido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea.It was established in 1946 as Korea Life Insurance Co, Ltd.... |
| 2011 | Samsung Life Insurance Samsung Life Insurance Samsung Life Insurance is a multinational insurance company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and a subsidiary of the Samsung Group. It is the largest insurance company in South Korea and a Fortune Global 500 company.... |
Korea National League has been named after its sponsor, giving it the following names:
- Hyundai Motors K2 League (2003 1st Stage), sponsored by Hyundai Motor CompanyHyundai Motor CompanyHyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running...
- Intermax K2 League (2003 2nd Stage), sponsored by Intermax AD
- Hyundai Motors K2 League (2004), sponsored by Hyundai Motor CompanyHyundai Motor CompanyHyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running...
- Kookmin Bank K2 League (2005), sponsored by Kookmin BankKookmin BankKB Kookmin Bank or KB is the largest bank by both asset value and market capitalization in South Korea.The bank is led by Kang Chung-Won who previously worked for Seoulbank and oversaw its sale to competitor Hana Bank before moving to Kookmin.Kookmin intended to take over Korea Exchange Bank, a...
- STC Korea National League (2006-2007 1st Stage), sponsored by STC Life
- Kookmin Bank Korea National League (2007 2nd Stage-2008), sponsored by Kookmin BankKookmin BankKB Kookmin Bank or KB is the largest bank by both asset value and market capitalization in South Korea.The bank is led by Kang Chung-Won who previously worked for Seoulbank and oversaw its sale to competitor Hana Bank before moving to Kookmin.Kookmin intended to take over Korea Exchange Bank, a...
- Kyobo Life Korea National League (2009), sponsored by Kyobo Life InsuranceKyobo LifeKyobo Life Insurance Co, Ltd. is a South Korean life insurance company headquartered in Seoul, Korea, formerly known as Daehan Education Insurance...
- Daehan Life Korea National League (2010), sponsored by Hanwha Daehan Life InsuranceHanwha Daehan Life InsuranceHanwha-Daehan Life Insurance Co, Ltd. is a South Korean insurance company. headquartered in 63 Building, Yeoeuido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea.It was established in 1946 as Korea Life Insurance Co, Ltd....
- Samsung Life Korea National League (2011), sponsored by Samsung Life InsuranceSamsung Life InsuranceSamsung Life Insurance is a multinational insurance company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and a subsidiary of the Samsung Group. It is the largest insurance company in South Korea and a Fortune Global 500 company....
See also
- Korean National Football Championship
- Korean President's Cup National Football TournamentKorean President's Cup National Football TournamentThe President's Cup National Football Tournament is a South Korean football competition for semi-professional and amateur senior football clubs located in South Korea, akin in style to the Scottish Junior Cup, the FA Trophy and FA Vase in England, or the All Japan Senior Football Championship...
- Korean National ChampionshipKorea National ChampionshipKorea National League Championship is a domestic cup competition operated by the Korea National League. The tournament is limited to teams from the National League and select entrants from Challengers League and amateur level.- K2 League Championship :...
- Korean FA CupKorean FA CupThe Korean FA Cup is a national cup knockout competition involving K-League, National League, and various amateur and university-level clubs which is held by KFA....
- K-LeagueK-LeagueThe Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
- K3 LeagueK3 LeagueThe Challengers League is a top amateur football competition in South Korea. Created in 2007, it is the third tier of South Korean football league system-History:2007 was the inaugural season of the K3 League, and ten teams competed in the competition....
- Korean football league systemKorea Republic football league systemThe South Korean football league system contains three unconnected leagues for Korean football clubs. The Korean system is different from many other national league systems, in the sense that there is no official direct route for movement between any of the three divisions.The highest level of...
- List of football clubs in South Korea