South Korean football league system

The highest level of football in South Korea is the K League 1, which was founded in 1983.

The highest level of women's football in South Korea is the WK League, which was founded in 2009.

The top eleven sides from the K5 League gained qualification to the 2020 season's FA Cup tournament.

At present, four South Korean sides qualify automatically for the AFC Champions League.

The Korean FA Cup winners also qualify for the AFC Champions League only.