List of 12 Participating Clubs: K-League 1 Korea Republic 2019

List of 12 Participating Clubs: K-League 1 Korea Republic 2019

1. JEONBUK HYUNDAI MOTORS (Title Holder)

Nickname: Nokseakjeonsa (Green Warriors)
Founded: 1994 as Chonbuk Dinos
Based: Jeonju
Ground: Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Capacity: 42,477
Apparel: Hummel
Coach: Jose Morais

2. GYEONGNAM FC

Nickname: Kindergarten, Roses
Founded: 2006
Based: Gyeongsangnam-do
Ground: Changwon Football Stadium
Capacity: 15,116
Apparel: Hummel
Coach: Kim Joo-boo

3. ULSAN HYUNDAI FC

Nickname: Horang-i (Tiger), Gangs of Asia, Iron Maces
Founded: 1983 as Hyundai Horang-i
Based: Ulsan
Ground: Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
Capacity: 44,102
Apparel: Hummel
Coach: Kim Do-hoon

4. FC POHANG STEELERS

Nickname: FCPS
Founded: 1973 as Pohang Steelworks FC
Based: Pohang
Ground: Pohang Steel Yard
Capacity: 17,443
Apparel: Astore
Coach: Kim Gi-dong

5. JEJU UNITED FC

Nickname:
Founded: 1982 as Yukong FC
Based: Jeju
Ground: Jeju World Cup Stadium
Capacity: 35,657
Apparel: Kika
Coach: Jo Sung-hwan

6. SUWON SAMSUNG BLUEWINGS FC

Nickname: Blue Wings
Founded: 1995
Based: Suwon
Ground: Suwon World Cup Stadium
Capacity: 43,959
Apparel: Puma
Coach: Lee Lim-saeng

7. DAEGU FC

Nickname:
Founded: 2002
Based: Daegu
Ground: DGB Daegu Bank Park
Capacity: 12,415
Apparel: Foward
Coach: Andre

8. GANGWON FC

Nickname:
Founded: 2008
Based: Gangwon
Ground: Chuncheon Songam Stadium
Capacity: 20,000
Apparel: Puma
Coach: Kim Byung-soo

9. INCHEON UNITED FC

Nickname: Parang-Kumjung (Blue Black), Neroazzurre (Blue-Black)
Founded: 2003
Based: Incheon
Ground: Incheon Football Stadium
Capacity: 20,891
Apparel: Hummel
Coach: Im Joong-Yong (caretaker)

10. SANGJU SANGMU FC

Nickname: Bulsajo (Phoenix)
Founded: 1984 as Sangmu FC, 2011 as Sangju Sangmu Phoenix
Based: Sangju
Ground: Sangju Civic Stadium
Capacity: 15,042
Apparel: Atemi
Coach: Kim Tae-wan

11. FC SEOUL (Winner Play-Off)

Nickname:
Founded: 1983 as Lucky-Goldstar FC
Based: Seoul
Ground: Seoul World Cup Stadium
Capacity: 66,704
Apparel: Le Coq Sportif
Coach: Choi Yong-soo

12. SEONGNAM FC (Promoted Team)

Nickname: The Magpies
Founded: 18 March 1989 as Ilhwa Chunma
Based: Seongnam
Ground: Tancheon Stadium
Capacity: 16,146
Apparel: Umbro
Coach: Nam Ki-il