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The Korea Women's Football Federation was established in 2001 as a means to develop women's football ahead of international competitions including the 2023 Women's World Cup.

All-star match
The first all-star match was held on August 10th 2009, with players from all teams in the league competing as 'Central All Stars' (players from Incheon Hyundai, Seoul WFC, and Suwon FMC) and 'Southern All Stars' (players from Daekyo Kangaroos, Chunhnam Ilhwa, and Busan Sangmu). The game ended with a 3-2 victory for the Central All Stars. In 2010, following the same format, the Southern All Stars won 4-3.

Following the expansion of the league in 2011, the all-star match was contested between 'Team Gaia' (Goyang Daekyo, Busan Sangmu, Chungnam Ilhwa, Chungbuk Sportstoto) and 'Team Athena' (Suwon FMC, Incheon Hyundai, Seoul WFC, Jeonbuk KSPO) and ended in a 9-6 win for Team Gaia, with six goals scored in the first half alone.

In 2012, the format changed once again, with teams divided into two based on their position in the league following the 9th round of the regular season. Where players had previously been selected based on recommendations from coaches, for the first time fans were able to vote for coaches and players to participate. In an effort to promote the WK League and women's football more widely, the all-star game also featured attractions and gimmicks such as an autograph signing event, unique goal celebrations, celebrity guests, and a goalkeeper taking a penalty kick. The 'Blue Mir' team (Goyang Daekyo, Jeonbuk KSPO, Chungnam Ilhwa, Suwon FMC) won 5-4 against the 'Red Mir' team (Hyundai Steel, Seoul WFC, Chungbuk Sportstoto, Busan Sangmu). The 2013 all-star match saw a 4-4 draw between team 'Phenomenon' (Hyundai Steel, Jeonbuk KSPO, Suwon FMC, Busan Sangmu) and team 'Fantasy Star' (Goyang Daekyo, Chungbuk Sportstoto, Seoul WFC), with elaborate pre-rehearsed goal celebrations such as dancing to Psy's hit song "Gentleman" and a portrayal of baseball player Ryu Hyun-jin's pitch.

The 2014 all-star match was due to be held on June 2nd but was cancelled following the sinking of the MV Sewol, with the KWFF stating that it would not be appropriate to hold such a festive event during a period of national mourning. The event did not take place in 2015 due to Korea's participation in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

When the all-star match returned to the schedule in 2016, it had a new format. Rather than an exhibition match between two all-star teams from within the league, a WK League all-stars team selected by a technical committee played against 1. FFC Frankfurt in a friendly match held at Ulsan Stadium. The game finished as a 1–1 draw, and the WK League side won 5–3 in a penalty shoot-out.

In 2017, the all-star match was held after the end of the league season in November rather than during the mid-season break. The WK League all-star team, selected by fan vote, hosted INAC Kobe Leonessa at Incheon Namdong Stadium in a match that resulted in a 2–2 draw. The WK League side won the subsequent penalty shoot-out 4–2.

Following developments in inter-Korean relations, the KWFF hoped to invite a North Korean team for the 2018 all-star match, but an agreement could not be reached and the game was cancelled.

In 2019 and 2022, an all-star match was included in the league schedule with the date, location, and teams listed as "undecided".

Clubs
2009: Hyundai STee, DAekyo, Seoul WFC< Chungnam Ilhwa, Busan Sangmu, Suwon FMC

2010: same

Foreign players
When the league was established, each team was permitted to include two foreign players in their squad. Daekyo Kangaroos became the first team to field a foreign player when they signed Brazilian striker Pretinha in April 2009.

Finances
Following the announcement of the 2009 league schedule, the KWFF was still looking for a title sponsor for its new league, with some anticipating that Samsung Electronics, official sponsor of the K League, would also support the WK League.

Daekyo Nunnoppi 2009 WK League (2010 same)

2011 2012 IBK

Broadcasting
The KWFF was encouraged by higher-than-expected viewing figures when they broadcast matches at the 2008 National Women's Football Championship live on the internet.

From the league's inception it was broadcast live on the television and internet. Broadcasting rights were given to KBSN.

issues with broadcasting & financing