Korea National League

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Korea National League
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Founded2003;21 years ago (2003)
Folded2019
CountrySouth Korea
Level on pyramid 2 (2003–2012)
3 (2013–2019)
Domestic cup(s) Korean FA Cup
League cup(s) National League Championship
Most championships Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (7 titles)
Website n-league.net
  1. 1 2 Only the first stage
  2. 1 2 Only the second stage

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