Paju Citizens Football Club Launches Expert Advisory Committee, Begins Full-Scale Preparations for Professional Transition

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province held the "Paju Citizens Football Club Professional League Advancement Advisory Committee Meeting" on the 11th at the main conference room of Paju City Hall, officially beginning preparations to transition the club into a professional team.

Paju City held the "Paju Citizen Soccer Team Professional League Advancement Advisory Committee Meeting" on the 11th at the Paju City Hall main conference room. Photo by Paju City

The meeting was attended by more than ten advisory committee members, including former professional football club officials, professors from the sports academic community, experts in youth player development, legal professionals, and media representatives, along with Paju City officials. They shared updates on the preparations for the transition to a professional club and discussed key issues such as methods of club management, organizational direction, and the establishment of a youth system.

Kim Taehoon, Director of the Department of Culture and Education, stated, "The launch of the advisory committee is an important first step toward the promotion of the Paju Citizens Football Club to K League 2," adding, "We will create an operational model worthy of a professional club through a verification process that ensures both expertise and fairness."

He continued, "We addressed a variety of topics, including establishing a football club management philosophy, forming the administrative office, operating a youth system, and utilizing the Paju National Football Center (NFC). The city will thoroughly incorporate the advisory committee's feedback, assess feasibility, and prepare in close communication with our citizens."

The main agenda items presented at the meeting included establishing a sustainable club management model, developing strategies for the professional club's success as a citizen club, and planning the operation of the youth system.

Going forward, Paju City plans to hold regular quarterly meetings and additional sessions as needed, continuously reflecting the advisory committee's opinions in the club's management.

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