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WK League

WK League
Founded2009; 15 years ago (2009)
CountrySouth Korea
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Number of clubs8
Level on pyramid1
International cup(s)AFC Women's Champions League
Current championsSuwon FC (2nd title)
(2024)
Most championshipsIncheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels
(11 titles)
Websitekwff.or.kr
Current: 2024 WK League

The WK League (Hangul: WK리그) is a semi-professional women's football league,[1][2] run by the Korea Football Association (KFA) and the Korea Women's Football Federation (KWFF), which represents the sport's highest level in South Korea.[3]

Icheon Daekyo won the inaugural edition of the WK League in 2009 and won two more titles in 2011 and 2012. Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels are the most successful team in the league, having won eleven consecutive titles between 2013 and 2023.[4]

History

In 2006, the Korean Women's Football Federation (KWFF) announced their intention to start a semi-professional women's league the following year with four teams playing 12 to 15 games each across four or five rounds.[5] At the end of 2006 discussions were being held over player eligibility rules, in particular the issue of visas for foreign players.[6][7] In January 2007, the KWFF clarified that the women's league would not be referred to as a professional league, and that official names under consideration included WK League, following the name of the men's K League and adding a "W" to stand for "women's".[7]

In 2008, the KWFF launched an exhibition league as a pilot for the planned year-round league, with four teams participating in three rounds, to be held alongside pre-existing football tournaments.[8] Daekyo Kangaroos won the exhibition league.[9] Following the pilot scheme, it was announced that the WK League would be launched in 2009.[10]

Due to the issue of securing stadiums in major cities, it was deemed too difficult to operate a home-and-away system. Instead, cities were selected to host a number of rounds each.[10] The first edition of the league was contested by six teams over four rounds and 63 matches, including an all-star game and the championship final.[11] Matches were held on Monday nights to avoid clashes with other professional sports.[12]

The first match of the 2009 WK League took place on 20 April 2009 at Wolmyeong Sports Complex in Gunsan between Daekyo Kangaroos and Hyundai Steel, resulting in a 0–0 draw.[13][14] Daekyo finished the regular season in first place and went on to win the championship final against Hyundai Steel to become the inaugural WK League champions.[15][16]

In 2010, the South Korean government announced plans to invest in women's football, including the creation of two new clubs to compete in the WK League.[17] Jeonbuk KSPO and Chungbuk Sportstoto were both formally launched ahead of the 2011 season, bringing the total number of teams in the league to eight.[18][19] However, the following year the league was reduced to seven teams following the dissolution of Chungnam Ilhwa.[20] From 2012 to 2016, the league continued with seven teams, meaning one team would sit out each round.[21]

In 2013, the WK League drew the attention of local and international media following claims by six clubs that Seoul WFC striker Park Eun-sun was in fact a man.[22][23] It was reported that coaches from six teams threatened to boycott the 2014 league unless Park took a gender verification test.[24] Seoul WFC accused their rivals of violating Park's human rights and demanded an apology.[25] Park also received support from an online petition as well as Democratic Party politician Jun Byung-hun, who called for an investigation by the National Human Rights Commission.[26] The six coaches involved claimed that the controversy was a private joke that had been leaked and blown out of proportion. Lee Sung-gyun of Suwon FMC and Yoo Dong-gwan of Goyang Daekyo resigned in the aftermath of the row.[27] In February 2014, the National Human Rights Commission advised the Korea Football Association (KFA) to punish the coaches, but neither the KFA nor the league itself handed down any punishment and as a result, Park eventually left Seoul to join FC Rossiyanka.[28]

In 2015, the league began a home-and-away system for the first time, allowing teams to establish stronger connections with regional governments and fanbases.[29]

Gyeongju KHNP WFC joined the league in the 2017 season, bringing the total number of teams back to eight.[30]

Competition format

During the regular season, contested from March to September, each team plays a total of 28 games, playing four times against each of the other seven teams. Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. No points are awarded for a loss. Teams are ranked by total points.[31]

In the case that teams are level on points, tie-breakers are applied in the following order:

  1. Goal difference
  2. Head-to-head results
  3. Total goals scored
  4. Total wins
  5. Drawing lots

Then, the second and third-placed teams of the regular season face off in a one-legged semi-final, with the winners facing the first-placed team of the regular season in a two-legged championship game. The remaining teams are ranked from fourth to eighth.[31]

The regular season was reduced to 21 games in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.[32][33][34][35] A shortened season was maintained in 2022 due to the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and the 2022 Asian Games, and again in 2023 due to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[36][37][38][39] The 2024 edition of the league saw a return to the 28-round regular season.[40][41]

The WK League is the only women's league in the country and as such there is no relegation system in place.

All-Star Game

The first all-star game was held on 10 August 2009, with players from all teams in the league competing as "Central All Stars" (players from Incheon Hyundai, Seoul WFC, and Suwon FMC) and "Southern All Stars" (players from Daekyo Kangaroos, Chunhnam Ilhwa, and Busan Sangmu).[42] The game ended with a 3–2 victory for the Central All Stars. In 2010, following the same format, the Southern All Stars won 4–3.[43]

Following the expansion of the league in 2011, the all-star game was contested between "Team Gaia" (Goyang Daekyo, Busan Sangmu, Chungnam Ilhwa, Chungbuk Sportstoto) and "Team Athena" (Suwon FMC, Incheon Hyundai, Seoul WFC, Jeonbuk KSPO) and ended in a 9–6 win for Team Gaia, with six goals scored in the first half alone.[44]

In 2012, the format changed once again, with teams divided into two based on their position in the league following the 9th round of the regular season. While players were previously selected based on coaches' recommendations, for the first time fans were able to vote for coaches and players to participate.[45] In an effort to promote the WK League and women's football more widely, the all-star game also featured attractions and gimmicks such as an autograph signing event, unique goal celebrations, celebrity guests, and a goalkeeper taking a penalty kick.[46] The "Blue Mir" team (Goyang Daekyo, Jeonbuk KSPO, Chungnam Ilhwa, Suwon FMC) won 5–4 against the "Red Mir" team (Hyundai Steel, Seoul WFC, Chungbuk Sportstoto, Busan Sangmu).[47] The 2013 all-star game saw a 4–4 draw between team "Phenomenon" (Hyundai Steel, Jeonbuk KSPO, Suwon FMC, Busan Sangmu) and team "Fantasy Star" (Goyang Daekyo, Chungbuk Sportstoto, Seoul WFC), with elaborate pre-rehearsed goal celebrations such as dancing to Psy's hit song "Gentleman" and a portrayal of baseball player Ryu Hyun-jin's pitch.[48][49]

The 2014 all-star game was due to be held on 2 June, but was cancelled following the sinking of the MV Sewol, with the KWFF stating that it would not be appropriate to hold such a festive event during a period of national mourning.[50] The event did not take place in 2015 due to South Korea's participation in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.[51]

When the all-star game returned to the schedule in 2016, it had a new format. Rather than an exhibition match between two all-star teams from within the league, a WK League all-stars team selected by a technical committee played against 1. FFC Frankfurt in a friendly match held at Ulsan Stadium.[51][52] The game finished as a 1–1 draw, and the WK League side won 5–3 in a penalty shoot-out.[53]

In 2017, the all-star game was held after the end of the league season in November rather than during the mid-season break. The WK League all-star team, selected by fan vote, hosted INAC Kobe Leonessa at Incheon Namdong Stadium in a match that resulted in a 2–2 draw. The WK League side won the subsequent penalty shoot-out 4–2.[54][55]

Following developments in inter-Korean relations, the KWFF hoped to invite a North Korean team for the 2018 all-star game, but an agreement could not be reached and the game was cancelled.[56][57]

In 2019 and 2022, an all-star game was included in the league schedule with the date, location, and teams listed as "undecided".[58][59]

Clubs

Current clubs

Team Location Stadium First season Current spell Seasons[a] Last title
Changnyeong WFC Changnyeong Changnyeong Sports Park 2018 2018–present 7 —
Gyeongju KHNP Gyeongju Gyeongju Football Park 2017 2017–present 8 —
Hwacheon KSPO Hwacheon Hwacheon Stadium 2011 2011–present 14 —
Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels Incheon Incheon Namdong Asiad Rugby Field 2009 2009–present 16 2023
Mungyeong Sangmu Mungyeong Mungyeong Civic Stadium 2009 2009–present 16 —
Sejong Sportstoto Sejong Sejong Central Park 2011 2011–present 14 —
Seoul WFC Seoul Seoul World Cup Stadium Auxiliary Pitch 2009 2009–present 16 —
Suwon FC Suwon Suwon Sports Complex 2009 2009–present 16 2024
  1. ^ As of the start of the 2024 season.

Former clubs

Club First season Last season
Chungnam Ilhwa Chunma 2009 2012
Icheon Daekyo 2009 2017

Players

WK League draft

Each year the teams of the WK League participate in a draft to select new players from among graduating university students.[60] Teams draw lots in the order of the previous year's final league position to determine the order of the draft.[61] Drafted players' contract length and salary cap are determined by their position in the draft.[62]

Round of draft Contract length Salary cap
1 3 years ₩30 million
2 ₩27 million
3 ₩24 million
4 ₩20 million
5–10 1 year ₩20 million

Military team recruitment

The Sangmu (military team) originally participated in the draft along with the other teams. All Sangmu players are required to join the military as a non-commissioned officer and undergo basic training for four months, leading to questions over the welfare of players drafted by the club.[63] The rules of the draft stated that if a player refused to join their drafted team, they were not permitted to sign to any team in the league for two years, making it difficult for rookie players to refuse to join the military if called up by Sangmu.[63]

In 2014, South Korea international Choe Yu-ri was selected by Busan Sangmu as their first pick in the draft. At first, Choe expressed concerns about joining the military and in particular not being able to train with the national squad during military training.[64] She eventually refused to enter the military on the grounds that it infringed upon her freedom to choose a career.[65] The incident led the KWFF to revise the rules of the draft, and Choe was selected by Daejeon Sportstoto in a special draft in 2015, after missing a season of league football.[66][67]

Since the 2016 season draft, rookie players can choose to apply to Sangmu, and the team selects their recruits from among the applicants. Applicants who are not selected are automatically included in the main draft. The Sangmu team is no longer permitted to participate in the draft.[68]

Foreign players

When the league was established, each team was permitted to include two foreign players in their squad.[69] Daekyo Kangaroos became the first team to field a foreign player when they signed Brazilian striker Pretinha in April 2009.[70][71]

Champions

The following is a list of all seasons' finals.

Finals

Season Champions Aggregate Runners-up First leg Second leg
2009 Daekyo Kangaroos 2–0 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 1–0 1–0
2010 Suwon FMC 2–1 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 0–1 2–0
2011 Goyang Daekyo Noonnoppi 5–3 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 2–2 3–1
2012 Goyang Daekyo Noonnoppi 3–2 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 0–1 3–1
2013 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 4–2 Seoul WFC 1–1 3–1
2014 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 1–0 Goyang Daekyo Noonnoppi 1–0 0–0
2015 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 1–1 (4–3 p) Icheon Daekyo 0–0 1–1 (a.e.t.)
2016 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 4–0 Icheon Daekyo 0–0 4–0
2017 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 6–0 Hwacheon KSPO 3–0 3–0
2018 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 4–4 (3–1 p) Gyeongju KHNP 0–3 4–1 (a.e.t.)
2019 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 1–0 Suwon UDC 0–0 1–0
2020 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 2–0 Gyeongju KHNP 0–0 2–0
2021 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 2–1 Gyeongju KHNP 1–1 1–0
2022 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 2–0 Gyeongju KHNP 0–0 2–0
2023 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 7–5 Suwon FC 1–3 6–2
2024 Suwon FC 3–2 Hwacheon KSPO 2–0 1–2

Performance by club

Club Champions Runners-up Seasons won Seasons runner-up
Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels
11
4
 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Icheon Daekyo
3
3
 2009, 2011, 2012 2014, 2015, 2016
Suwon FC
2
2
 2010, 2024 2019, 2023
Gyeongju KHNP
0
4
—
 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022
Hwacheon KSPO
0
2
—
 2017, 2024
Seoul WFC
0
1
—
 2013

See also

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