Wikipedia - Gijang United FC
Gijang United FC (Korean: 기장군민축구단) commonly known as Gijang United is a semi-professional South Korean football club based in Gijang County, Busan. The club was founded in 2025 and plays in the K4 League, the fourth tier of football in South Korea.
History
Founding
The team was officially established on 9 January 2025 and started the process of recruiting coaching staff and playing staff on 15 January 2025. The inauguration ceremony was only held on 21 March 2025, a day before their first home march.
The club announced the appointment of their first manager, Choi Jin-han, on the 7 February 2025 and made their squad list public on 20 February.
Inaugural season
The club's first official match was played on 22 February 2025, an away loss to Jinju Citizen FC. Their first home game in the K4 League was on Sunday, 30 March 2025, a 3-1 win against Yeoncheon FC. Although their first victory, it was their first league points as a club.
Gijang United FC's first official victory came in Round 1 of the Korea Cup against K5 League's Hyochang FC. They exited the tournament when they suffered a decisive defeat in Round 2 against Gimpo FC. On 28 May 2025 Gijang United earned the right to represent Busan in the National Sports Festival by beating them 2-0 at home.
Unlike other teams in the league, Gijang only selected players from their home region. But after a loss that dented the chance to close the gap on the leading teams, the sustainability of this selection policy was being questioned.
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