
Yongin FC (Korean: 용인 FC) is a professional football club based in Yongin, South Korea. It is expected to be formally established in January 2026 ahead of its inaugural season in K League 2, the second tier of men's football in South Korea.
Yongin FC (Korean: 용인 FC) is a professional football club based in Yongin, South Korea. It is expected to be formally established in January 2026 ahead of its inaugural season in K League 2, the second tier of men's football in South Korea.
Early in 2025 Yongin mayor Lee Sang-il announced his intention to launch a professional football team in the city. The commitment was ratified in May 2025 and Kim Jin-hyung was appointed as chairman. The club subsequently appointed Choi Yun-kyum as Yongin FC's first manager and Lee Dong-gook as technical director. In August 2025, the club received approval to join the K League, confirming its intention to participate in the 2026 K League 2. Ahead of the 2026 season, technical director Lee stated that the club aimed to "survive in midtable" in its first two years before making a push for a chance at promotion to K League 1 by 2030. On 16 January 2026, Yongin FC announce official confirmation participate in K League 2 after final approval membership in the K League. On 18 January 2026, Yongin FC announce official inaugural home match in K League 2 against Cheonan City at Yongin Mireu Stadium.