K League 1
top division in South Korean football
The K League 1, known as the K League Classic until 2017, is a football league which is the top division in South Korea. It is part of the K League.
Founded | 1983 |
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Country | South Korea |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | K League 2 |
Domestic cup(s) | Korean FA Cup |
International cup(s) | AFC Champions League |
Current champions | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (2021) |
Most championships | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (9) |
Clubs
changeClub | Hometown | Stadium | First Season in the Top Flight |
Current Spell in the Top Flight |
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Daegu FC | Daegu | DGB Daegu Bank Park | 2003 | 2017- |
Gangwon FC | Gangwon | Chuncheon Songam Stadium | 2009 | 2017- |
Gwangju FC | Gwangju | Gwangju Football Stadium | 2011 | 2020- |
Incheon United | Incheon | Incheon Football Stadium | 2004 | 2004- |
Jeju United | Jeju-do | Jeju World Cup Stadium | 1983 | 2021- |
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | North Jeolla | Jeonju World Cup Stadium | 1995 | 1995- |
Pohang Steelers | Pohang | Pohang Steel Yard | 1983 | 1983- |
Seongnam FC | Seongnam | Tancheon Stadium | 1989 | 2019- |
FC Seoul | Seoul | Seoul World Cup Stadium | 1984 | 1984- |
Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Suwon | Suwon World Cup Stadium | 1996 | 1996- |
Suwon FC | Suwon | Suwon Stadium | 2016 | 2021- |
Ulsan Hyundai | Ulsan | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium | 1984 | 1984- |
Champions
change1983-2000
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