Ulsan appoints new CEO Kang Myung-won, professional sports administration expert, for the first step in personnel reform
Dec 03, 2025
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Ulsan officially appointed Kang Myung-won (57), a former director of the Korea Football Association who served as the head of FC Seoul and Cheonan City FC, to the position of the CEO, which was recently vacant. The focus was on renewing the atmosphere of the club, which has recently been stagnant due to poor performance, and laying the foundation for the recapture of the throne in the upcoming 2026 season.
Kang Myung-won, the new CEO, is a professional sports administration expert who has a lot of fine bones throughout soccer administration and club management. He served as the head of FC Seoul following the GS Caltex Women's Volleyball Team. Last year, he served as the head of Cheonan City and gained extensive field experience by experiencing the provincial team.
In particular, it has proven its excellent capabilities in crisis management and marketing. During her tenure as the head of women's volleyball, she is said to have led aggressive marketing and various profit businesses and laid the foundation for the league's box office success. When FC Seoul was general manager, he actively communicated with the stagnant team to instill motivation, and as a result, he had experience in drawing a team rebound in the 2019 season.
Ulsan revealed the background of its appointment, saying, `At a time when we are preparing for a new leap forward after washing up the sluggishness of this season, CEO Kang Myung-won is the right person to lead the change.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
