Gangwon FC Extends Contract with Manager Chung Kyung-ho for One Year through 2027

Professional football club K League 1 side Gangwon FC announced today that it has signed a one-year contract extension with Manager Chung Kyung-ho, keeping him at the helm through 2027.

Manager Chung, who took charge of Gangwon in 2025, led the club to a fifth-place finish in the K League 1 last year, the second-best performance in club history.

He also guided the team to the semifinals of the Korea Cup, matching the club's second-best finish in the tournament.

This also marks the club's best-ever result in the competition.

In its first-ever appearance at the 2025-2026 AFC Champions League Elite, the team advanced to the Round of 16.

This season, Gangwon continues to cruise, currently sitting fourth in K League 1 and having advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Cup.

Manager Chung shares deep ties with Gangwon.

A native of Samcheok in Gangwon Province, he graduated from Jumunjin Middle School and Gangneung Jeil High School.

The football teams of both schools operate as youth squads for Gangwon.

He joined Gangwon as an inaugural member when the club was founded in 2009 and served as its second team captain the following year, playing a key role as a core player.

After retiring and embarking on a coaching career, he returned to his "hometown team" in 2023 by taking on the role of chief assistant coach for Gangwon.

Manager Chung said, "I am grateful to the club for showing their trust so that I can lead Gangwon FC once again.

Rather than contract terms, I first thought of my affection and sense of responsibility for my hometown team, Gangwon FC, and our fans," adding, "Gangwon FC is a special team where I have built up deep affection while working together as both a player and a coach.

With that heavy sense of responsibility, I will do my absolute best to bring joy to the fans."

(Photo courtesy of Gangwon FC, Yonhap News)
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