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Chung Mong-gyu at KFA press conference

The KFA rights the wrong they committed themselves

April 1, 2023 Jae Chee 1

2011. Ah, what a year. Osama Bin Laden was killed and Kim Jong-il died. Pyeongchang won the rights to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. The […]

Why Cho Hyun Woo never moved to Europe

February 9, 2023 Jinseok 2

Something that has bothered me since the 2018 World Cup is why Cho Hyun Woo, probably our standout player from that tournament, never moved to […]

The Next Generation: Potential K League Transfers to Europe Part 1

December 18, 2022 Jinseok 5

After a World Cup there are always transfer rumors, but after 2014 and 2018 we didn’t get many meaningful transfers to Europe.  Transfers from the […]

K League: Captain Ki Returns to FC Seoul

August 31, 2020 Allen Park 1

After a negotiation that initially ended on extremely ugly terms, it seemed as though we would not see ex-KNT captain Ki Seung Yeung’s return to […]

“Byungsoo Ball”- A Special Report on Manager Kim Byungsoo and Gangwon FC

May 18, 2020 Allen Park 2

In the 2019 K League season, Kim Byungsoo took over as head coach for Gangwon FC. Gangwon FC, a young team that was founded in […]

From Gyeongsang to Galicia: Toni Dovale on Park Chu-young’s time at Celta Vigo

May 11, 2020 Michael Welch 0

Editor’s Note: This is a guest contribution from James Walsh. To read more of James’ work, follow him on Twitter (@walshjames01) or check out his […]

The K League is Back

May 8, 2020 Michael Welch 2

Whether you’re a first time fan of the K League or a diehard for years now, it gives us all great joy to say that […]

Thank you, Lee Chung-yong

May 4, 2020 kkim 6

An ode to one of the greatest Korean players abroad of recent history.

K League Season to Kick Off May 8

April 25, 2020 Michael Welch 5

Editor’s Note : All of us here at the Tavern are sending out positive thoughts and prayers as the world deals with the COVID19 Pandemic. […]

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