According to Sports Chosun, Austria Wien activated Kang’s buyout clause and reached swift personal terms with the player, who is expected to travel to Austria shortly to finalize the deal. Once confirmed, he will become the 12th South Korean footballer to play in Austria, joining a list that includes Seo Jung-won, Kang Chul, Hwang Hee-chan, Lee Jin-hyun, and Hong Hyun-seok.