Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Busan, Korea, Republic of
Busan Asiad Main Stadium is a landmark multi-purpose sports venue located in Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city. Opened in 2001, the stadium was built as the centerpiece of the 2002 Asian Games and later gained global recognition as a host venue for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Its scale, design, and international pedigree make it one of South Korea’s most important sporting arenas. The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 53,000 spectators and features a distinctive roof structure inspired by the wings of a seagull, symbolizing Busan’s identity as a major coastal city. The bowl-style layout offers clear sightlines across the pitch, while the surrounding athletics track allows the venue to host a wide range of sporting disciplines and ceremonial events. Blending iconic architecture, international sporting heritage, and a strategic urban location, Busan Asiad Main Stadium stands as a symbol of Busan’s global sporting ambitions and continues to host major national and international events with distinction.