Leisure and Sports

• Address

• #635 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

• Telephone

• 02-567-1058

• FAX

• 02-552-3025

• Closed on Sundays and public holidays

• Others

• World Taekwondo Federation (02-557-5446)

• Main Events

• National Sports Championship: Every March

  Korea Taekwondo Association Championship: Every May

  Presidential Flag National Group Competition Championship: Every June

  National Sports Festival: Every October

  Taekwondo Hanmadang Festival: Every November

  
  

Developed from the ancient Korean martial arts called Takkyeon and Subak, Taekwondo has grown into one of the most popular martial arts in the world today within just 30 years of its launch as a systematic modern sporting event. Kukkiwon was established in 1972 at the Taekwondo Center and became the headquarters of the world’s Taekowndo communities the following year when the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was launched. The main office of Kukkiwon, which also contains the central Taekwondo gym and test center, is located at the foot of a mountain in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu. As the world’s Taekwondo population dramatically grew after the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, when Taekwondo became an official Olympic event, Kukkiwon has grown into a mecca for Taekwondo lovers all across the world.

• Address

• #40-1 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

• Telephone

• 02-411-2000

• FAX

• 02-419-4454

• Admission Fee

• Adult/5,500 won, Children/4,500 won

• Open 365 days a year

This ice rink housed in Lotte World, one of the world’s largest indoor amusement parks, is now a major attraction among ice skaters in the capital and beyond. It is even larger than the world-standard ice rink in Taereung and accommodates up to 1,000 skaters at a time. There is a food court and Gurune Plaza just outside the rink making it a great attraction among family holiday makers and young couples.

• Address

• #914 Mok 1-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

• Telephone

• 02-2649-8454

• Admission Fee

• 2,500 won for kids under 12, 3,000 won for 12-18 year olds, and 3,500 won for adults (over 18)

• Open 365 days a year

This all weather world class sports facility is a venue for many national and international skating events held all year round.

• Address

• #515 Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

• Telephone

• 02-2128-2973

• Others

• Information Hall of the Seoul World Cup Stadium

• Location: Floor 2 (West) of the Lower Stand, Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

  Size: 670㎡

  Facilities: control room, exhibition room, souvenir shop, etc.

  Hours: 09:00-18:00 (09:00-17:00 during winter)

  Information: 02-3707-9851∼4

  
  

With a design inspired by the Korean traditional kite Bangpaeyeon (“shield kite”), the Seoul World Cup Stadium is for most Korean people a symbol of victory, reunification and world peace in the coming age. The stadium also features images taken from the nearby Mapo Pier and the Korean traditional boat called Hwangpo Dotdae (“Yellow Sail Boat”).

Design inspired by the traditional octagonal tray table (soban) symbolizing prosperity.
In 2002, the Seoul World Cup Stadium was a stage to attract the attention of all the world’s soccer players and fans. The designer of the stadium wanted to express the hospitality of Korean people to the world via a design inspired by the traditional kitchenware called Palgakmoban (“Octagonal Tray”) which is for many Koreans a symbol of prosperity.

Graceful rooflines characterizing traditional Korean architecture.
The gracefully curved roof lines of a Korean traditional house form part of the distinctive beauty of this gigantic modern structure.

• Address

• San 1-3, Yongsandong 2(i)-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

• Others

• Observation Deck: Adult 5,000 won / Youth 3,500 won / Children 2,500 won

  Fantasy Land: Adult 3,000 won / Youth 2,500won / Children 2,000 won

  Folk Museum: Adult 3,000 won / Youth 2,500won / Children 2,000 won

  3-D Cinema: Adult 3,000 won / Youth 2,500won / Children 2,000 won

  Big Three Ticket: Adult 9,000 won / Youth 7,000 won / Children 5,000 won

  General Admission Ticket: Adult 11,500 won / Youth 9,000 won / Children 6,000 won

  
  

Seoul’s landmark tower soaring above Namsan, a little scenic mountain at the very heart of Seoul, the N Seoul Tower (480m) provides great views of the panoramic beauty of the historic city of Seoul. As Asia’s tallest tower, with a design inspired by Korean traditional architecture, the tower has become one of Seoul’s most popular tourist attractions and offers a view to the wonderful cultural achievement Korea has made over the last several hundred years. If the weather is fine, the observation deck at the top of the tower provides clear views of the stunning beauty of the Han River flowing across the city, the sea off Incheon and the Songaksan Peak in Gaeseong, North Korea.

• Address

• #89-12 Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

• Telephone

• 02-401-7581

This sports complex, situated within the Olympic Park, contains an outdoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, tennis courts and the Olympic Sports Center housing a swimming pool, tennis court, and offers venues for various exercise and sporting activities, such as aerobics, table tennis and basketball, at affordable fees.

• Address

• San 21, Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

• Telephone

• 02-2204-3321

• Open 365 days a year

The Casino in the Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel is one of several casinos officially approved by the Korean government. Here, one has the opportunity to play roulette, blackjack, poker and other games. The casino is currently exclusively available to foreigners.

• Address

• #10 Jamsil 1(il)-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

• Telephone

• 02-2240-8801

The main stadium of the Jamsil Sports Complex is 132,200㎡ and accommodates up to 100,000 spectators. The stadium, featuring 8 tracks, a lawn 109m wide and 75m long, a practice range, and a double-tiered semi-covered roof, has acted as a venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, athletic events, soccer, steeplechase and other events. After the Olympics, the stadium has been used for various performances, religious and cultural events. Its appearance is marked by the gracefully curved lines and simple forms inspired by Korean traditional pottery, and it is regarded as a symbol of harmony achieved via sports.