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The competition started in 1996 with 16 competing clubs, and Pohang Steelers won the inaugural competition on penalties over Suwon Samsung Bluewings .


FORMAT


The Korean FA Cup takes place after the end of the regular K-League season, and is usually completed within a short timescale. Games are played on a single elimination format with extra time and penalties if required. K-League sides are seeded in the 1st round of the tournament proper, but all matches are played at neutral venues such as Gimcheon and Namhae .


PAST WINNERS


Only one club, Chonbuk Hyundai Motors , have won the Korean FA Cup more than once.


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