Local Strikers Roaring in Korean Football League
Lee Dong-gook has rediscovered his scoring touch to lead the league with eight goals. / Korea Times FileBy Kang Seung-woo Staff Reporter Local strikers are dominating the K-League goal list this season, with Koreans occupying eight of the top 10 spots through the 12th round of the regular season. It's a notable increase from last year, when only five domestic players ranked in the top 10. Former South Korean international Lee Dong-gook has a league-leading eight goals in 10 games this season. The former Middlesbrough forward has regained his form this year, with three multi-goal games, including a hat trick. Gwangju Sangmu forward Kim Meung-jung has shown off his scoring touch with seven goals in 12 appearances. Kim headed home a winner on a Choi Sung-kuk cross in Sunday's game against the Ulsan Tigers to maintain the military team's position atop the league table. The former Pohang Steeler, 24, is level with Dragons' Brazilian striker Adriano Neves Pereira with seven goals, but Pereira has needed just 11 appearances. Alongside Lee and Kim, Choi, Jeong Shung-hoon of Busan