The
K3 League is an top amateur football competition in
South KoreaSouth Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often simply referred to as Korea, is a country in East Asia, located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. Its capital is Seoul, the second largest...
. Created in 2007, it is the third tier of
South korean 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...
2007K3 League 2007 season will operate a two stage system, with each side playing each other once in each stage for a combined total of eighteen matches . The winners of both stages, plus the two teams with the best overall record from both stages, will enter the championship playoffs...
was the inaugural season of the K3 League, and ten teams competed in the competition.
The season operated a two stage system, with each side playing each other once in each stage for a combined total of eighteen matches (nine in each stage).
The
K3 League is an top amateur football competition in
South KoreaSouth Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often simply referred to as Korea, is a country in East Asia, located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. Its capital is Seoul, the second largest...
. Created in 2007, it is the third tier of
South korean 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...
History
2007K3 League 2007 season will operate a two stage system, with each side playing each other once in each stage for a combined total of eighteen matches . The winners of both stages, plus the two teams with the best overall record from both stages, will enter the championship playoffs...
was the inaugural season of the K3 League, and ten teams competed in the competition.
The season operated a two stage system, with each side playing each other once in each stage for a combined total of eighteen matches (nine in each stage). The winners of both stages, Hwasung Shinwoo Electronics FC and
Seoul UnitedSeoul United is a South Korean amateur football club based in Seoul. It currently competes in the third tier of the South Korean football league system, the K3 League.- History :...
respectively, plus the two teams with the best overall record from both stages,
Cheonan FCCheonan FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Cheonan. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.-Current team squad:as of March 20, 2009...
and
Yong-in FCYong-in FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Yongin. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.-Current team squad:as of March 20, 2009...
, entered the championship playoffs. Seoul United emerged victorious in the championship playoffs, defeating Hwasung Shinwoo Electronics FC 3-0 on aggregate.
The four playoff teams earned a spot in the 2008
FA CupThe Korean FA Cup is a national cup knockout competition involving K-League, National League, and various amateur and university-level clubs.The competition started in 1996 with 16 competing clubs, and Pohang Steelers won the inaugural competition on penalties over Suwon Samsung Bluewings...
competition.
Seven new clubs registered ahead of the 2008 season with just one of the founder members,
Daegu Korea PowertrainDaegu Korea Powertrain F.C. is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Daegu. It was a member of the K3 League in 2007, but withdrew from the league when unable to find a suitable home venue for the 2008 season.-K3 League:...
, withdrawing from the league set-up.
Members for 2009 season
The following 17 clubs will compete in the K3 League during the 2009 season.
- Asan United FC
- Bucheon FC 1995
Bucheon FC 1995 is a South Korean football club located in the city of Bucheon, which is currently a member of the K3 League. The club was founded by a group of former Bucheon SK supporters after the relocation of Bucheon SK to Seogwipo at the beginning of 2006.- History :Within weeks of the...
- Cheonan FC
Cheonan FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Cheonan. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.-Current team squad:as of March 20, 2009...
- Cheongju Jikji FC
- Goyang FC
Goyang FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Goyang. It was found because of the disappointment created by Kookmin Bank FC, which decided not to elevate to K-League after winning the National League in 2006...
- Gwangju Gwangsan FC
Gwangju Gwangsan FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Gwangju. It is a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea....
- Gyeongju Citizen
Gyeongju Citizen is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Gyeongju. It is a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea....
- Icheon Citizen
Icheon Citizen is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Icheon. It is a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.-Current team squad:as of March 20, 2009...
- Jeonju EM FC
Jeonju EM is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Jeonju. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.-Current team squad:as of March 20, 2009...
- Jeonju Ongoeul FC
Jeonju Ongoeul is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Jeonju. It is a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea....
- Namyangju Citizen
Namyangju Citizen is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Namyangju. It is a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea....
- Pocheon FC
Pocheon FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Pocheon. It is a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea....
- Samcheok Shinwoo Electronics FC
- Seoul Martyrs FC
Seoul Martyrs is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Gangbuk-gu, Seoul.The club is a member of the K3 League.-Current team squad:as of March 20, 2009-External links:*...
- Seoul United FC
Seoul United is a South Korean amateur football club based in Seoul. It currently competes in the third tier of the South Korean football league system, the K3 League.- History :...
- Yangju Citizen
Yangju FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Yangju. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.* Manager : Ryu Bong-Gi* Assistant Manager : Sin Young-Rok...
- Yong-in FC
Yong-in FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Yongin. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.-Current team squad:as of March 20, 2009...
Defunct Club
- Daegu Korea Powertrain FC
Daegu Korea Powertrain F.C. is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Daegu. It was a member of the K3 League in 2007, but withdrew from the league when unable to find a suitable home venue for the 2008 season.-K3 League:...
(2007)
- Changwon United
At first, they participated in K3 League by Changwon Doodae FC, but they changed their name.
Changwon United is a South Korean soccer club based in Doodae-dong, in the city of Changwon. It used to be a member of the K3 League, but withdrew from it during the 2008 season....
(2007-2008 1st Stage)
- Seoul Pabal FC
Seoul Pabal FC is a South Korean soccer club based in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea....
(2007-2008)
Titles By Season
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Winners |
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| 2007 K3 League 2007 season will operate a two stage system, with each side playing each other once in each stage for a combined total of eighteen matches . The winners of both stages, plus the two teams with the best overall record from both stages, will enter the championship playoffs...
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Seoul United Seoul United is a South Korean amateur football club based in Seoul. It currently competes in the third tier of the South Korean football league system, the K3 League.- History :...
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Hwasung Shinwoo Electronics |
| 2008 The K3 League 2008 is second season of K3 League. It operates its season in two stages, with the winners of each stage and the two runners-up advancing to the post-season championship playoffs. If in the event of the same team winning both stages, there will be no playoff...
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Yangju Citizen Yangju FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Yangju. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.* Manager : Ryu Bong-Gi* Assistant Manager : Sin Young-Rok...
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Hwasung Shinwoo Electronics |
| 2009 The K3 League 2009 is the third season of the K3 League. The 2009 season is known as Daum K3 League 2009 due to the competition's sponsorship by Daum Communications Corp.. In contrast to the previous two years where playoff systems were implemented, 2009 will be a straight league season with each...
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Titles By Club
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Winners |
Runners-up |
| Seoul United Seoul United is a South Korean amateur football club based in Seoul. It currently competes in the third tier of the South Korean football league system, the K3 League.- History :...
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| Yangju Citizen Yangju FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Yangju. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.* Manager : Ryu Bong-Gi* Assistant Manager : Sin Young-Rok...
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Notable Players
- Cha Gi-Suk
Cha Gi-Suk is a South Korean football player who since 2005 has played for Chunnam Dragons....
- Gyeongju CitizenGyeongju Citizen is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Gyeongju. It is a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea....
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- Cho Hyun-Doo
Cho Hyun-Doo is a football player from South Korea. He is currently playing for K3 League side Yong-in FC, as well as coaching Suwon Samsung Bluewings youth system....
- Yong-in FCYong-in FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Yongin. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.-Current team squad:as of March 20, 2009...
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- Hwang Yeon-Seok
Hwang Yeon-Seok is a South Korea football player currently play at Goyang Kookmin Bank.He was played in Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma for nine seasons. At Seongnam, he played 270 games and scored 55 goals, 28 assists....
- Seoul UnitedSeoul United is a South Korean amateur football club based in Seoul. It currently competes in the third tier of the South Korean football league system, the K3 League.- History :...
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- Jang Dae-Il
Jang Dae-Il is a South Korean football player.He played for several clubs, including Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and Busan I'cons.He played for the Korea Republic national football team and was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup....
- Formerly of Yangju CitizenYangju FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Yangju. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.* Manager : Ryu Bong-Gi* Assistant Manager : Sin Young-Rok...
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- Jung Jae-Kwon
Jung Jae-Kwon is a South Korean football player who since 2008 has played for Seoul United in K3 League as well as coaching Hanyang University.- Club career :*1993 H&C Bank - amateur*1994-1999 Busan Daewoo Royals*1998 Vitória FC - on loan...
- Seoul UnitedSeoul United is a South Korean amateur football club based in Seoul. It currently competes in the third tier of the South Korean football league system, the K3 League.- History :...
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- Lee Byung-Keun
Lee Byung-Keun is a South Korean football player who plays for Daegu FC as a Defender.He started his career as a professional footballer as a founding member of Suwon Samsung Bluewings in 1996...
- Seoul UnitedSeoul United is a South Korean amateur football club based in Seoul. It currently competes in the third tier of the South Korean football league system, the K3 League.- History :...
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- Lee Sang-Hun
Lee Sang-Hun is a South Korean football player.He played mostly for Anyang LG Cheetahs.He played for the Korea Republic national football team and was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.- Club career statistics :|-...
- Yong-in FCYong-in FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Yongin. It is currently a member of the K3 League, an amateur league and the third tier of league football in South Korea.-Current team squad:as of March 20, 2009...
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See also
- K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional 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 15 clubs.-Establishment:The K-League was...
- Korean FA Cup
The Korean FA Cup is a national cup knockout competition involving K-League, National League, and various amateur and university-level clubs.The competition started in 1996 with 16 competing clubs, and Pohang Steelers won the inaugural competition on penalties over Suwon Samsung Bluewings...
- Korean National League
- Korean 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...
- List of football clubs in South Korea
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