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Gwangju World Cup Stadium (광주월드컵경기장)

2021-06-11

240, Geumhwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-604-2002

Gwangju World Cup Stadium is a major symbol of Gwangju. Designed to reflect the notion of ‘spreading far and wide’ the exterior is shaped like spokes of a wheel. When lit up, the stadium looks like a glowing dome. The ceiling and large ‘Y’-shaped pillars resemble a ‘Go,’ an instrument used in a traditional game from Gwangju, Gossaumnori. These architectural features were designed to capture and reflect the traditional aspects of Gwangju. The soccer stadium can accommodate up to 40,000 people at once and has many subsidiary facilities, including media center, athlete waiting room, medical care facilities, and more.

Incheon Munhak Stadium (Incheon World Cup Stadium) (인천문학경기장(인천월드컵경기장))

2024-03-19

618 Maesohol-ro, Michuhol-gu, Incheon
+82-32-455-2677

Incheon Munhak Stadium was built to host the 2002 World Cup jointly hosted by South Korea and Japan. It is a multipurpose stadium capable of hosting not only soccer matches but also track and field events. Various events and performances, not limited to soccer, are often held here. Within the stadium complex, there are facilities such as the Incheon Children's Museum, the Collabo MICE Convention Center, and the Center for Sport Science in Incheon. Additionally, within the stadium grounds, there are the Incheon SSG Landers Field and the Park Tae-hwan Aquatics Center.

Ttukseom Hangang Park Sledding Hill (한강공원 뚝섬 눈썰매장)

2023-11-02

139, Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-453-3028

Ttukseom Hangang Park Sledding Hill is comprised of large and small slopes as well as a snow hill, rides, smelt-fishing and other hands-on program venues.

Jangchung Gymnasium (장충체육관)

2024-03-12

241, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2128-2800

Jangchung Gymnasium is Korea's first domed gymnasium and opened in 1963. It was renovated in 2015 to become what it is today. It is famous for hosting the Korean Professional Volleyball League during the winter months. The gymnasium also boasts a variety of athletic competitions, cultural performances, and events. Nearby are Jangchungdan Park, Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street, and Dongdaemun Historical and Cultural Park, which are all worth exploring.

Olympic Park Stadium (올림픽공원 경기장)

2021-06-11

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-410-1114

Olympic Park is an expansive outdoor area for Seoul residents to enjoy, offering facilities and venues for a range of events including athletic competitions, concerts and other performances. The park houses athletic facilities including the gymnasium of the ’88 Seoul Olympic Games, a fencing stadium, weightlifting stadium, swimming pool and tennis courts. Moreover, those venues are multi-purpose facilities that can host a wide range of events and performances.

Alpensia Ski Resort (알펜시아리조트 스키장)

2023-12-08

325 Solbong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Alpensia Ski Resort has six slopes for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. Runs as long as 1.4 kilometers provide a dynamic experience for both beginners and experienced skiers and snowboarders. There is also an area exclusively for advanaced snowboarders to practice their skills. Alpensia is not just for winter enthusiasts; the year-round resort transforms the lower, Apron Area, of the mountain into a 100,000 ㎡ wild flower garden during summer months.

Seoul Sports Complex (Jamsil Sports Complex) (서울종합운동장(잠실종합운동장))

2024-03-12

25, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2240-8800

Seoul Sports Complex, located in Songpa, Seoul, hosted the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics. It consists of a main stadium, a baseball stadium, an indoor stadium, a students' gymnasium, an indoor swimming pool, and auxiliary stadiums. It serves as the venue for professional baseball and basketball games in Korea, as well as frequent K-pop concerts. Conveniently linked to subway lines 2 and 9, it offers easy access for visitors.

X-game Resort (Naerincheon Bungee Jumping) (엑스게임리조트(내린천 번지점프))

2020-08-26

2254, Seorak-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-461-5216

Situated in Inje-gun, Gangwon-do, X-game Resort Naerincheon (Stream) Bungee Jumping is a leaning tower style bungee jumping facility, like those common in Australia. To secure safety, the facility is tilted at 60 degrees and flanked by steel frames on both sides. Adopting technologies employed by Bungee Big, a renowned company in Australia, it offers one of the safest bungee jumping experiences for visitors. The 63 meter high jump platform will give visitors a thrill as they jump towards the stream below.

For those who have fear of bungee jumping, try Slingshots, that shoots up to the sky. They are easily accessible and ideal for family visitors and couples. Two people at a time can ride the slingshots, and there are two towers (30 meters high) supporting slingshots on both sides. Shot from the bottom, slingshots can fly one and half times as high as the x_height of the jumping facility. Flying over 45 meters in a matter of seconds, slingshots offer extreme thrills for friends, couples, or family visitors.

Daegu Stadium (대구스타디움)

2022-06-30

180, Universiad-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-803-8300

Daegu Stadium is a sports stadium located in Daeheung-dong, Suseong-gu in Daegu. Construction of the stadium began on July 28, 1997 and was completed on May 20, 2001. Its roof is designed to resemble a globe, incorporating the beautiful curves found in the roofs of traditional Korean houses.

The stadium seats approximately 66,000 people and is suitable for hosting large-scale international sports games and 74% of the seats are protected by a Teflon-coated overhang. The 47,407 square meter stadium has three stories below ground and three above ground floors and is built on a 512,479 square meters of land just 9 kilometers southeast of the city’s downtown area.

Stadium facilities include a gymnasium, baseball field, indoor ice rink, horseback riding track, tennis court, fitness center, shooting range, archery range, skateboard park, and an indoor jogging course. There are smaller buildings for taekwondo, judo, and rock climbing.

Daegu Stadium has hosted a number of 2002 FIFA World Cup matches; Senegal vs. Denmark (June 6), Slovenia vs. South Africa (June 8), Korea vs. U.S.A. (June 10) and Korea vs. Republic of Turkiye (June 29).

Naerincheon Stream Rafting (내린천 래프팅)

2018-07-13

6221, Naerincheon-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do

Rafting is a challenging recreational activity in which a team of six to eight people navigates fast-flowing rivers. Rafting not only offers excitement, but also gives an overview of the natural landscape. Training for rafting provides participants with an opportunity to gain self-confidence, learn to cooperate with their teammates, and relieve stress.

Naerincheon Stream in particular is considered one of the top three rafting spots in Korea along with the Hantangang River and Donggang River. Consisting of over ten rapid sub-streams, Naerincheon is the only stream in Korea that runs from south to north.

The stream stretches over 6km from Wondaegyo to Gosari Resting Spot; its narrow x_width and pointed rocks offer one of the most exciting and challenging rafting experiences. Rafts are often turned upside down, and each sub-stream is connected to the others, offering little time for rafters to make each maneuver.

Naerincheon Stream Rafting is also known for its excellent amenities, like its modern shower facilities with warm water.

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