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Jeju World Cup Stadium

The Jeju World Cup Stadium symbolizes the nature of the island and residents¡¯ life, and is being built in harmony with the natural environment.
The stadium is designed in the shape of secondary volcanos (Oreum) - - found all over Jeju island. The roof's shape symbolizes Teu, a traditional fishing boat.   The stadium's entrance indicates Olle and Jeongnang, which are the entrance and gate of a traditional thatched-roof house.   The stadium¡¯s seats offer a beautiful view of Mt. Halla and Beomseom island.   

Jeju-do is an island southwest of Korea, located 154km from Mokpo, 304km from Busan, and 255.1km from Tsushima in Japan.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of leisure activities and experience seeing and eating a number of fish around the island.

Jejudo is an internationally recognized sightseeing area for every part of the island, be it sea, mountain or grassland.   Jejudo creates a romantic atmosphere, attracting thousands of newlyweds making the island the most popular honeymoon destination for Koreans.

The coastal areas are so beautiful, including spectacular sea cliffs and waterfalls.

Location Beophwan-dong, Seogwipo(football-only)
Capacity 42,256 seats
10-05-2002
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