Gwangju Sangmu Phoenix

Sangmu originally joined the K-League back in the 1985 season but spent only one year before dropping back out. After establishing a home base in Gwangju, the club rejoined the K-League at the start of the 2003 season.

Sangmu's playing staff is made up of young Korean professional footballers serving their two year military duty. Fifteen players join up at the start of every season and spend two years with the side before returning to their previous professional club. Sangmu are not allowed to sign any foreign players because of their military status.