Jeju World Cup Stadium

Jeju World Cup Stadium
윈드 포스 (Wind force)
Interior of the stadium
Map
Location914 Beophwan-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju, South Korea
OwnerJeju Special Self-Governing Province
OperatorSeogwipo City Hall Culture, Tourism and Sports Department
Capacity29,791
Field size117 by 78 metres (128 by 85 yards)
Construction
Broke ground20 February 1999
Opened9 December 2001
Construction cost112.5 billion won
Tenants
Jeju SK (2006–present)

Jeju World Cup Stadium is a football stadium located in the city of Seogwipo, on the South Korean island of Jeju, which is administratively part of the eponymous province. Since 2006, the stadium has been home of the K League club Jeju SK. It has a capacity for 29,791 spectators.

The design of the stadium, which is in the shape of mouth of a volcano, is based on Jeju Island's natural volcanic environment and its sea surroundings.[1] The roof of the stadium is in the form of nets of traditional fishing boats in Jeju.[2]

Jeju World Cup Stadium hosted three matches at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and also hosted some matches at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Jeju World Cup Stadium exterior

2002 FIFA World Cup matches

Date Team 1 Result Team 2 Round
8 June 2002  Brazil 4–0  China Group C
12 June 2002  Slovenia 1–3  Paraguay Group B
15 June 2002  Germany 1–0  Paraguay Round of 16

References

  1. ^ "Jeju World Cup Stadium". Life in Korea. Archived from the original on 2011-12-21.
  2. ^ "Jeju World Cup Stadium". visitkorea.or.kr. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
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