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Jeju SK beat Suwon Samsung to secure return to top football league for 2026

Jeju SK ensured their return to the Korean football league for next year on Sunday after their second straight win in a key playoff series.

2025-12-07

K League 2 sets new attendance record in Incheon-Bluewings match

A K League 2 match between just-relegated Incheon United and the once-mighty Suwon Samsung Bluewings set an attendance record as 18,282 fans packed Incheon's stadium on Saturday.

2025-03-03

K League sets single-season ticket sales record in 2024

The top two divisions of Korean professional football set a single-season record for ticket sales in 2024, data showed Tuesday.

2025-01-02

Suwon FC shores up key signings after narrowly missing relegation

Suwon FC have reinforced their squad by signing experienced players like veteran forward Ji Dong-won from FC Seoul and defender Jeong Seung-won from rival Bluewings in addition to bringing in a new manager.

2024-01-30

Relegated Bluewings drag their feet on needed revamp for 2024

It has been over a month since the Suwon Samsung Bluewings faced relegation to the K League 2, yet the club has not made any visible changes that would significantly improve its chances of having a better run next season.

2024-01-25

Relegated Bluewings appoint Park Kyung-hoon as new sporting director

Relegated Suwon Samsung Bluewings have appointed former Korea Football Association (KFA) executive director Park Kyung-hoon as sporting director, the club announced Monday.

2024-01-09

Kwon Chang-hoon joins Jeonbuk after Bluewings relegation

Kwon was without a club after his contract with the Suwon Samsung Bluewings expired last season. "I just feel thankful," Kwon said in a video posted to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' official Instagram account.

2024-01-08

Bluewings' relegation is latest chapter in Samsung's fall from sporting glory

Three of five Samsung sports teams have experienced a decline in standings over the last eight years, with the Suwon Samsung Bluewings relegated for the first time in history this year. The Samsung Lions have also seen a steep decline in rankings

2023-12-08

Ulsan bag one last win as Bluewings face relegation in K League 1 finale

League winners Ulsan Hyundai closed out the season with a 1-0 win against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors while the Suwon Samsung Bluewings face direct relegation to the second division for the very first time.

2023-12-03

Bluewings stay alive in K League 1 with one week to go

Last-place Suwon Samsung Bluewings managed a 1-0 win against FC Seoul on Saturday, leaving three teams — including themselves — one final chance to avoid direct relegation before the end of the league schedule.

2023-11-27