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The K League 1 is one of South Korea\'s professional association football leagues. At the top of the South Korean football league system and contested by twelve clubs, it is the country\'s highest level of football competition.
The K League season typically begins around March and runs to late November each year.
The K League champions, runners-up, and third-placed team gain entry to the AFC Champions League the following season, with the exception of Sangmu due to their unique status as an army team.
There was no official system of promotion and relegation. However, beginning in 2013, the champions of the K League 2 are eligible for promotion to the K League 1, provided that they meet certain criteria.