News feed Thursday January 12th, 2012: K-League .

Not so long before the new year, K-League revealed their plan to organize a second tier league. With four bottom clubs from 2012 scheduled to play second division football beginning a year from now, the long dreamt promotion and relegation looked to be making their way into Korean football. At the same time, critics remained sceptical, as the plan was seemingly made overnight and some wondered if the blueprint was released sooner than it should have been. Today, a select few K-League clubs demanded that, instead of the initial 4 teamed relegation, K-League relegate just two clubs into the second division. The clubs commented on the the league's inability to execute their promised plans, stressing on the negatives of playing in a disorganized second tier league. Here are other news around Korean football today:

• Newly appointed manager of the national team, Choe Ganghui, yet again made noises with his usually well received remarks. First, he chose goalkeeper Gim Yeonggwang over the national team regular Jeong Seongryong while selecting his 'K-League best 11', hinting at possible changes in the upcoming future. Secondly, he declared wild praises for Jeonbuk Hyndai Motors deep lying forward Eninho, who, beginning next month, will be eligible for Korean citizenship. Thirdly, Choe, with a confident look, stated that Kuwait should not be a concern for Korea. Commenting with as little amount of disrespect to Kuwait displayed as possible, Choe explained that, although Kuwait is a great team, Korea is just that much better. Lastly, Choe revealed his consideration of visiting Bak Juyeong and the likes situated in Europe to examine their fitness, morale, and otherwise overall status.

• After being denied a return to the K-League, free agent and former Omiya Ardija man Yi Cheonsu is now linked with a rumoured transfer to China. Acknowledged by Yi's associate, the article written suggested Beijing Guaon FC and Tianjin Teda FC as potential employers. Meanwhile, another former Korean international, Seol Gihyeon, was also linked with several unnamed clubs from China yesterday. Seol is currently a free agent after failing to land a contract renewal from Ulsan Hyundai FC. Heo Jeongmu of Incheon United declared interest, but Seol revealed that there was only a 60% chance that he remain in Korea for the upcoming season.

• Players caught match fixing during last year's scandal are slowly making moves abroad, according to Sports Seoul. Last summer, Yi Jeongho moved to Ettifaq FC of Saudi Arabia. Initially, Busan I'Park denied the transfer, explaining the obvious reasons, but when Al-Ittifaq threatened to sue Busan over their decision, the club was forced to allow the transfer. Under the league's rules, K-League teams are reserved the right deny a transfer of any kind, but the league's rules may be considered only as a 'local' rule during some cases and ignored over much more powerful FIFA rules--which many times protect the players more so than they protect the clubs. Those caught match fixing are currently getting no playing time after receiving life time bans--a condition where a FIFA ruling may be required. Clubs around Asia are looking to take this opportunity to land cheap signings and, most recently, Choe Seongguk had been linked Tianjin Teda FC.

• Having made a living out of making saves in crucial moments of the match, retired Korean international Yi Unjae revealed his secrets to saving penalties. His three advices to all aspiring penalty stoppers were to know the bounds of range, never be the first to make a move, and keep up with the global trend of penalties.