The Daegu Korea Gas Corporation has extended its contract with coach Kang Hyuk for an additional two years, valuing his leadership and vision for team rebuilding.
The Daegu Korea Gas Corporation (KGC) has announced a two-year extension of its contract with head coach Kang Hyuk, who will now lead the team through the 2027-2028 season. This decision reflects the organization's appreciation for Kang's effective communication and management skills, which have contributed to the team's rapid restructuring. The franchise emphasized the importance of Kang's vision as they continue to rebuild the team for the future.
Kang Hyuk initially took over as acting head coach in May 2023, later assuming the official role for the 2024-2025 season. Under his leadership, KGC achieved its best results since its inception, including the most wins in a season and qualifying for the playoffs after three years. Despite the team's current standings, which have them tied for ninth place with Seoul Samsung, Kang remains optimistic about the future and expressed his commitment to strategically preparing for the next season.
Addressing the team's challenges this season, Kang acknowledged the adverse results and conveyed his apologies for the performance thus far. He stated his intent to use this season as a learning experience and indicated a renewed focus on upcoming games, aiming to develop a comprehensive plan for improvement as they transition into the next competitively demanding season ahead.
