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2018 WK League
The 2018 WK League was the tenth season of the WK League, the top division of women's football in South Korea. In the off-season, Icheon Daekyo ceased operations, while Changnyeong WFC joined the league. Suwon FMC (''Suwon Facilities Management Corporation'') changed its name to Suwon UDC (''Suwon Urban Development Corporation''). The regular season began on 23 April 2018 and ended on 22 October 2018. Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels were the defending champions. Teams Draft The 2018 WK League Draft was held on 27 December 2017 at the Koreana Hotel in Seoul. The following players were picked: Notes: * Boeun Sangmu were not allowed to select any players in the main draft because of their military status. Foreign players The total number of foreign players was restricted to three per club, including a slot for a player from the Asian Football Confederation countries. Boeun Sangmu were not allowed to sign any foreign players because of their military status. Table Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WK League
The WK League (Hangul: WK리그) is a semi-professional women's football league, 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. The regular season runs from March to October, with each team playing 21 games. Since the inception of the WK League in 2009, three clubs have won the title: Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels (10), Goyang Daekyo (3), and Suwon FC (1). Competition format The league is contested by eight teams. Each team play against each other three times. The games are played on Monday and Thursday evenings. The regular part of the season ends when each team has played a total of 21 matches, and is followed by the playoffs: the second and third placed teams face each other in a one-leg semi-final, with the winner facing the first placed team in a two-leg final. The winner of the final is crowned WK League champion. The WK League is the only women's league in the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changnyeong County
Changnyeong County (''Changnyeong-gun'' 창녕군) is a county in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. In the early Three Kingdoms period, Changnyeong was the seat of Bihwa Gaya, a member of the Gaya confederacy which was later conquered by Silla. The Nakdong River flows through the county. The Upo wetland, an important ecological resource and tourist attraction, occupies a portion of the river basin. The county government is located in Changnyeong Town (창녕읍), the largest town and center of the county. Famous people from Changnyeong include North Korean actress Song Hye-rim and the former mayor of Seoul Park Won-soon. Etymology Changnyeong means "prosperous peace", from the Sino-Korean roots () and (). History Yeongsan territory (영산현) was established in 1631. In 1637, Changnyeong territory joined Yeongsan territory (창녕현·영산현). On May 24, 1895, the first day of fifth lunar month, Changnyeong and Yeongsan were incorporated under Daegu as separ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
INAC Kobe Leonessa
INAC Kobe is a Japanese football club from Kobe, founded in 2001. INAC stands for International Athletic Club while Leonessa means Lioness in Italian. In 2006 INAC Leonessa was promoted to the Nadeshiko.League, where it has played since 2020. In 2021 they are playing in WE League. The 2008 season marked a great leap for the team as it was the runner-up both in the Nadeshiko.League and the All Japan Women's Football Championship. 2010 saw INAC lift its first title as they beat Urawa Red Diamonds in the final of the All Japan Women's Football Championship through a penalty shootout, and in 2011, coinciding with the club's 10th anniversary, the team won the double Nadeshiko.League – All Japan Women's Football Championship. Leonessa's 2011 squad included seven champions of the 2011 World Cup: Ayumi Kaihori, Yukari Kinga, Nahomi Kawasumi, Shinobu Ohno, Homare Sawa, Megumi Takase and Asuna Tanaka. Kits Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors Players First-team squad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Hye-ji
Hong Hye-ji (born 25 August 1996) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a defender for the WK League side Hyundai Steel Red Angels and the South Korea national team. Club career On 24 December 2016, Hong signed a one-year contract with Nadeshiko League club INAC Kobe Leonessa, where she made only two appearances before returning to South Korea. On 27 December 2017, she was drafted first overall in the 2018 WK League Draft by Changnyeong WFC. On 23 April 2018, she made her debut in a 1–0 away loss to Suwon UDC. On 9 July 2018, she scored her first goal in a 3–0 away win over Boeun Sangmu. International career Hong was part of the under-16 team that finished in fourth place at the 2011 AFC U-16 Women's Championship in China. She helped the under-19 team win the 2013 AFC U-19 Women's Championship and finish third at the 2015 AFC U-19 Women's Championship. She also represented South Korea at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Canada and at the 2016 FIFA U-20 Wome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koreana Hotel
Koreana Hotel is a skyscraper and hotel on Taepyeongno, in Jung-gu, Seoul, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The hotel, with a marble lobby, contains 344 rooms and is 14 stories high. Construction Construction began on the hotel on 20 December 1969 and it was completed exactly two years later in 1971. On 11 April 1989 it received 4-star status by Tourist Hotel Classification. 9 rooms were added in October 1998 and another 9 in April 2004. In 2001 renovation was completed of its exterior to a sleek looking modern hotel. It contains a number of restaurants, including ''Sunrise'', ''Danube'', ''Saka-e'' (catering in Japanese cuisine), ''Great Shanghai'', ''The Blue'', ''Mr. Chow'' and ''Peltierone''. ''The Rough Guide to Seoul'' describes it as "half the price of some of its competitors, but with similar rooms and service standards". References External links Koreana Hotel Official Website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suwon Sports Complex
Suwon Sports Complex () is a group of sports facilities in Suwon, South Korea. The complex consists of the Suwon Stadium, Suwon Baseball Stadium, and Suwon Gymnasium. Facilities Suwon Stadium Suwon Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium and currently used mostly for Association football, football matches. Built in 1971, it has a capacity of 11,808 seats and was home of the Suwon Samsung Bluewings until 2001, when they moved to the Suwon World Cup Stadium. Suwon Baseball Stadium * ''For details, see Suwon Baseball Stadium.'' Suwon Gymnasium * ''For details, see Suwon Gymnasium.'' The gymnasium, with a capacity of 5,145, was built in 1963 and hosted the team handball, handball events of the 1988 Summer Olympics. Gallery Image:2009-01-24 - Suwon Civil Baseball Stadium from Royal Palace.JPG, Suwon Baseball Stadium and Suwon Gymnasium Image:2009-01-24 - Suwon Civil Stadium from Royal Palace.JPG, Main Stadium of Suwon Sports Complex Image:Suwon Stadium.jpg, Main Stadium exterio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suwon
Suwon (, ) is the capital and largest city of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea's most populous province which surrounds Seoul, the national capital. Suwon lies about south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety". With a population close to 1.3 million, it is larger than Ulsan Metropolitan City, Ulsan, although it is not governed as a metropolitan city. Suwon has existed in various forms throughout History of Korea, Korea's history, growing from a small settlement to become a major industrial and cultural center. It is the only remaining completely walled city in South Korea. The city walls are one of the more popular tourist destinations in Gyeonggi-do, Gyeonggi Province. Samsung Electronics R&D center and headquarters are in Suwon. The city is served by three motorways, the Transportation in South Korea#Railways, national railway network, and the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. Suwon is a major educational center, home to eleven universities. Suwon is home to severa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyochang Stadium
Hyochang Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is currently used mostly for football (soccer), football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 15,194 people. It was built in October 1960 for the 1960 AFC Asian Cup. See also *Seoul World Cup Stadium *Jamsil Olympic Stadium *Mokdong Stadium *Dongdaemun Stadium References External links Seoul Sports Facilities Management Center World Stadiums Buildings and structures in Yongsan District Sports venues in Seoul Football venues in South Korea Athletics (track and field) venues in South Korea AFC Asian Cup stadiums Multi-purpose stadiums in South Korea Seoul Nowon United FC Sports venues completed in 1960 1960 establishments in South Korea {{SouthKorea-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the 1948 constitution. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incheon Namdong Asiad Rugby Field
Incheon Namdong Asiad Rugby Field (Hangul: 남동아시아드럭비경기장) is a multi-purpose stadium located in Incheon, South Korea. It is used for rugby and football matches, and is the home ground of the South Korea national rugby union team and Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels of the WK League The WK League (Hangul: WK리그) is a semi-professional women's football league, 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. The regular .... The stadium also hosted the rugby sevens events at the 2014 Asian Games. References External links 2014 Incheon Asian Games Website Official Introduction Sports venues in Incheon Rugby union stadiums in South Korea Football venues in South Korea Venues of the 2014 Asian Games Multi-purpose stadiums in South Korea Sports venues completed in 2013 2013 establishments in South Korea {{SouthKorea-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incheon
Incheon (; ; or Inch'ŏn; literally "kind river"), formerly Jemulpo or Chemulp'o (제물포) until the period after 1910, officially the Incheon Metropolitan City (인천광역시, 仁川廣域市), is a city located in northwestern South Korea, bordering Seoul and Gyeonggi to the east. Inhabited since the Neolithic, Incheon was home to just 4,700 people when it became an international port in 1883. Today, about 3 million people live in the city, making it South Korea's third-most-populous city after Seoul and Busan. The city's growth has been assured in modern times with the development of its port due to its natural advantages as a coastal city and its proximity to the South Korean capital. It is part of the Seoul Capital Area, along with Seoul itself and Gyeonggi Province, forming the world's fourth-largest metropolitan area by population. Incheon has since led the economic development of South Korea by opening its port to the outside world, ushering in the modernization o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwacheon
Hwacheon County (''Hwacheon-gun'') is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The northern border is, in some places, within nine kilometres of the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Neighboring counties are Cheorwon to the northwest and north, Yanggu to the east, Chuncheon to the south, and the Gyeonggi-do province to the southwest. The county consists largely of mountains and rivers, between which are small farming communities, military bases and military training grounds. The area is renowned for its rivers, lake trout, indigenous otters, and natural scenery. Demographics As of 2005, the population of Hwacheon stood at 23,822. 12,471 of these people were male; 11,351 were female. Only 90 of these people (0.38%) were foreign residents - 20 male and 70 female. The average household was home to 2.4 people, and 3,577 of the population (15%) was aged 65 or older. These numbers do not reflect soldiers stationed in the area, which are estimated at approximately 35,000 personnel. History B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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