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Seoul Marina Club & Yacht (서울마리나 요트&클럽)

2024-03-18

160 Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-8400

Located right behind the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, this marina facility has a rather unique scenery that one cannot easily find in Korea, thanks to the view of the Hangang River and the yachts moored at the marina. Professionals operate the yachts here, so safety is guaranteed. Yacht rides here are popular because one can enjoy a sailing experience in the city center. Another draw of the yacht rides here is the scenery of Seoul, especially at night.

Jangamsan Paragliding Field (장암산 활공장)

2022-06-27

129, Jangamdong-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-332-2625

Paragliding is controlled by the power of body weight. Hang gliding and paragliding are both included in manpowered gliders, which refers to gliders weighing less than 50 kilograms in dead weight. Paragliding has the shortest history among air sports, but is the most popular manpower glider.

Anyone can enjoy paragliding and after a 3 to 4-hour training course, participants can take off from a 50 meter steep hill. The total weight of the glide is just 10 kilograms, light enough to carry on one’s back, and carries very little danger if riders follow proper precautions.

Jangamsan Paragliding Field is located near Pyeongchang and the mountain is mainly comprised of stones, making it possible for people to enjoy a real thermal flight experience. The field is suitable for families who wish to enjoy camping with paragliding. The landing field is situated along the Pyeongchanggang River, which is also available for swimming after the flight. The river has a spacious pool on both upstream and downstream, making it a perfect venue for safety clinic education as well.

Elysian Jeju Country Club (엘리시안 골프 제주)

2022-12-26

1738-116, Pyeonghwa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-798-7001

Located in Aweol-eup on Jeju Island, Elysian Jeju Country Club is a prestigious golf course well known by Korea’s golf aficionados. Not just an ideal place to enjoy a round of golf, the country club also has space that can be booked for business seminars and other events. In addition, the country club provides lodging facilities, a driving range, swimming pool, and spa services to guarantee their guests a perfect vacation.

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.

Daegu Citizen Stadium (대구시민운동장)

2021-06-11

12-1, Goseong-ro 35-gil, Buk-gu, Daegu
+82-53-606-8200

The Daegu Citizen Stadium was established on April 20, 1948. It features a main stadium, a baseball stadium, a ssireum (Korean wrestling) stadium, tennis courts, and much more. Since its expansion in 1975, the Daegu Citizen Stadium hosted several soccer matches during the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Blue One Yongin Country Club (블루원 용인컨트리클럽)

2024-05-16

40, Bogaewonsam-ro 1534beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1899-1888

Opened in August 1993, the Blue One Yongin Country Club is a 1,518,737 ㎡ golf course with 27 holes. Beautiful works by Douglas Nickels, a renowned figure in the world of plastic arts, can be found throughout the golf course and around tees.

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).

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