The Korea Football Association on Monday named its squad of 23 players for the upcoming EAFF East Asian Cup, drawing on players in the J.League.

Selections from the Japanese top-flight include Vissel Kobe midfielder Jung Woo-young, Sagan Tosu defender Kim Min-hyeok and club team-mate Kim Min-woo.

Goalkeeping pair Gu Sung-yun and Kim Jin-hyeon have also been called up from Consadole Sapporo and Cerezo Osaka respectively, while V-Varen Nagasaki midfielder Lee Yong-jae is included.

The men’s edition of the sub-regional tournament, contested by defending champions Japan, South Korea, North Korea and hosts China, will take place from August 2 to 9 in Wuhan.