Next batch of Gimcheon Sangmu recruits announced

Pohang Steelers winger Hong Yun-sang, new Korea international centre back Byun Jun-soo, and FC Seoul starlet Kang Ju-hyeok headline the next batch of players set to begin their military service with Gimcheon Sangmu.

On the morning of August 14th, the results of the third round of conscriptions for this year for the Korea Armed Forces Athletic Corps were announced through the Military Manpower Administration’s website. The selected individuals are scheduled to enlist on November 17th, with their discharge set for May 16th, 2027.

Notable names include Gangwon FC attacker Lee Sang-heon, national team center-back Byun Jun-soo, and Pohang Steelers’ attacking ace Hong Yoon-sang.

One particularly noteworthy point is the large number of young players who were accepted. Several Under-22 players made the list, including Yoon Jae-seok (born in 2003), Park Man-ho (2004), Kim Seo-jin and Jung Ma-ho (2005), and Kang Joo-hyuk (2006).

16-man list

Noh Kyung-ho, Suwon FC

Park Yong-hui, Suwon FC

Ahn Jun-soo, Suwon FC

Byun Jun-soo, Gwangju FC

Lee Kang-hyun, Gwangju FC

Kang Min-gyu, Chungnam Asan

Jeong Ma-ho, Chungnam Asan

Park Min-seo, Ulsan HD

Yoon Jae-seok, Ulsan HD

Lee Sang-heon, Gangwon FC

Jeong Jae-min, Seoul E-Land

Park Man-ho, Daegu FC

Kim Seo-jin, Cheonan City

Hong Si-hoo, Gimpo FC

Kang Ju-hyeok, FC Seoul
Hong Yun-sang, Pohang Steelers

Sources: Sports Chosun, Military Manpower Administration