'End of Controversy Over Home Game Venue': Gangwon FC to Split 2027–2028 Home Games Between Chuncheon and Gangneung... Governor and Mayors Hold Signing Ceremony Today

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Gangwon FC will hold its home games for the 2027 and 2028 seasons split between Chuncheon City and Gangneung City.

On the 21st, Gangwon FC announced that it signed a 'Mutual Cooperation Agreement on Split Home Game Hosting' at the Gangwon Provincial Office, attended by Governor Woo Sang-ho (club owner), Chuncheon Mayor Yuk Dong-han, Gangneung Mayor Kim Jung-nam, and Gangwon FC CEO Kim Byung-ji.

This agreement brings an end to the venue controversy that had continued for the past month. Earlier, in August, Gangwon FC decided to hold all home games exclusively in Gangneung City after accepting all essential conditions, including commercial naming rights. At that time, Chuncheon City expressed that prior consultation and institutional review were needed regarding naming rights, and the club deemed this as non-compliance with essential conditions.

However, just one day after the announcement, Governor Woo Sang-ho, who serves as the club owner, intervened, stating there was insufficient time to fully negotiate terms with Chuncheon City, and ordered a re-examination. Following close consultations among the province, both cities, and the club, the decision to hold games exclusively shifted to a split arrangement within about one month.

Governor Woo Sang-ho emphasized, "This agreement marks a meaningful beginning for Gangwon FC as a team representing all citizens of the province." Under the agreement, Gangwon Province, both cities, and the club plan to actively cooperate to ensure smooth operation of home games and create a comfortable viewing environment.

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