What’s the stadium like?
The new multi-purpose sports arena in Busan has a seating capacity of 55,982 seats and was completed in September 2001 after construction work largely funded by Busan city began in March 1996. The spectacular roof was made by a German company and represents the waves of the nearby ocean. The stadium enjoys fantastic access thanks to a 30m wide surrounding deck and incorporates solar lighting and other eco-features. Cash-strapped local team Pusan I-cons may not have enough money to move in after the World Cup. The stadium cost $US 170m to build.

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Busan City Guide

What’s the stadium like?
The 65,857 seat state-of-the-art Daegu Sports Complex Stadium is the biggest in Korea. It was completed in May 2001 at a total cost of $US 226m. Construction work began in July 1997 and involved companies from the US, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. 75% of the seating area is covered with a giant 54m high roof but the ends behind the goals are not roofed to allow views of the surrounding mountains and help the turf. There are 2 giant video screens, a running-track and 3 storeys underground. The outer wall of the impressively designed stadium can be used for artificial rock climbing and bungee jumping. There are also restaurants and conference centers, open-air theaters and even an outdoor wedding site situated in the massive complex. There is as yet no pro-soccer team in Daegu, despite public backing for one.

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Daegu City Guide

Daejon is 152 km south of Seoul.

Train Frequent connections from Seoul to Daejeon . Super Express ($US11) 90 mins First train: 08.00 Last train: 23.20 Express ($US 8) 2 hrs First train: 07.30 Last train: 19.55

Bus Frequent services from Seoul to Daejeon every 10 minutes. The journey takes 1 hour 45 minutes ($7). From Busan every two hours, takes 3 hours 45 minutes ($US12).
From Daejeon train station to the stadium take buses 104, 140, 101 or 102 (50 minutes)
From Seo-Daejeon train station bus 101 (35 minutes)
From Express Bus Terminal buses 102 or 103 (35 minutes)
From Seobu Bus Terminal bus 1 (40 minutes)
From Yuseong Bus Terminal buses 140 or 104 (10 minutes)

What’s the stadium like?
Daejeon World Cup Stadium has a capacity of 42,176 seats and its design according to its architects, incorporates images of a traditional Korean farmhouse. Construction began in December 1998 and was completed in September 2001 at a total cost of $US 128 million.

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Daejeon City Guide

What’s the stadium like?
The architectural inspiration for the impressive football–specific 42,880 seat Gwangju World Cup Stadium is the traditional Korean folk game known as Kossaum Nori as well as the nearby Mt. Mudeung. Construction began in November 1998 and the stadium was dedicated in November 2001. Two huge shell-like roofs cover the main stands.

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Gwangju City Guide

What’s the stadium like?
The architecture of the Incheon Munhak Stadium aims to reflect the city’s maritime heritage with the design of the roof symbolizing masts and sails. The new stadium will have a capacity of 51,237 seats. Construction began in July 1994 and is due for completion in September 2001.

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Incheon City Guide

What’s the stadium like?
The football - specific Jeonju World Cup Stadium has a capacity of 42,477 seats and was opened in November 2001 after construction work began in January 1999. The stadium incorporates various environmentally-friendly features, including a large rainwater collection tank, and the roof over the stands mirrors a bamboo fan – a local product of the area.

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Jeonju City Guide

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Seogwipo City Guide

What’s the stadium like?
The new hi-tech Sangam Mapo-Ku Stadium in Seoul will have a seating capacity of 63,930 seats and was completed by November 2001. The stadium is part of the massive Millennium redevelopment project on the Han River west of the city center, which will include the world's tallest fountain and a massive circular gateway. The monumental stadium – billed as the largest football-only ground in Asia - incorporates a cutting-edge eco-friendly design, which utilizes gas drawn from the old Nanji-do landfill site on which it has been constructed for power and lighting the stadium at night. The pitch is 3 meters from the nearest seats, there are 2 giant state-of-the-art video screens and the spectacular roof and support masts are symbolic of a Korean kite and a Han river boat.

What’s the stadium like?
The Suwon World Cup Stadium has a seating capacity of 43,288 and was completed in May 2001, at a total cost of US$190 m, after building work began in June 1997.
Local citizens contributed cash to a "one-man one-seat" campaign and their names will be inscribed on 20,000 of the multi-colored seats, which add a picturesque mural effect to this impressive venue. The soccer-specific stadium is a design masterpiece with one stand covered with an amazing bird-wing roof.
The stadium can be evacuated in 6 seconds and the surrounding parkland will have public toilets in the shape of huge footballs. The turf was grown with seeds from the USA and the stadium will become the new home of the Suwon Bluewings.

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Suwon City Guide

What’s the stadium like?
The Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium was built by Hyundai and boasts an eco-friendly design and seats 42,086.
It was completed in time for the Confederations Cup in June 2001 after 4 years under construction. The turf is imported from Australia and the colors of the seats correspond to the points of the compass and the local Chulyong festival. There are 2 video screens for instant replays and the ground has a real football 'feel' with the nearest seats only 5m from the pitch.
The impressive stadium set in surrounding parkland will become the home ground of the Hyundai Ulsan Tigers after the World Cup.

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Ulsan City Guide