Description: The architectural shape was inspired by a sail and mast, reflecting the maritime heritage of Incheon, the of Korea's West Coast.
Seating Capacity: 51,237
Scheduled Completion: September 2001
Information: (032) 440-2840
Hours:
Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays - 09:00 ~ 18:00
Winter(Nov. ~ Feb.) - 09:00 ~ 17:00
Admission: Free
Directions: Incheon Subway line 1, Incheon Munhak Stadium Station
Incheon (famous as the site for MacArthur's strategic landing during the Korean War) provides one of the few ports along the Yellow Sea to the west. It is also the home for Korea's new international airport built on Yeongjong Island, which is expected to become a major transportation hub in Northeast Asia. Off the coast are numerous islands, some still uninhabited. Many people who live in Incheon make the arduous trek to Seoul each day. Conversely, many Seoulites flock here on the weekends to enjoy fresh fish and visit the islands.
Gyeonggi Province completely surrounds Seoul. Its close proximity to the country's capital and largest city has helped it develop a thriving tourist industry with ski resorts, hot springs, and other natural resources that have been promoted to cater to the city dwellers who want to escape during the weekends. The province also has numerous historical sites. The village of Panmunjeom rests in the middles of the Demilitarized Zone that divides Korea.
