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The organisation of football in South Korea is based on a hierarchical league system, allowing clubs to ascend or descend in level based on their performance. This system is divided into several tiers, ranging from professional to semi-professional, down to amateur football.
At the top of the hierarchy is the K League 1, which is the highest level of South Korean football. It comprises 12 professional clubs vying for the title of South Korean champion. The bottom two teams in the standings at the end of the season are relegated to the K League 2, which also includes 10 clubs. The top two teams from this division are promoted to K League 1, while the last-placed team is relegated to the K3 League or National League.
The K3 League and the National League, the third tier, host 16 and 8 teams respectively, predominantly semi-professional. The best-performing teams are promoted to K League 2, and the lowest-ranked teams may be relegated to the K4 League.
The K4 League, the fourth level of South Korean football, is organised into two regional groups. It includes amateur clubs as well as reserve teams from professional outfits. Beyond the K4 League, the system continues with regional and provincial divisions, highlighting the depth and richness of South Korean football at all levels of competition.
