Dongdaemun Stadium
1925–2008 stadium in Seoul, South Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dongdaemun Stadium (Korean: 동대문운동장) was a sports complex in Seoul, South Korea and included a multi-purpose stadium, a baseball park and other sports facilities. It was located near Dongdaemun or Great East Gate. The surrounding Dongdaemun market had many vendors selling athletics-related goods. It was demolished in 2008 to make way for the Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park.
Quick Facts Former names, Location ...
Former names | Gyeongseong Stadium Seoul Stadium |
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Location | Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea |
Coordinates | 37.56758°N 127.010595°E / 37.56758; 127.010595 |
Capacity | 22,706 |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 24 May 1925 |
Opened | 15 October 1925[1] |
Expanded | 1962, 1966, 1968 |
Closed | 2003 |
Demolished | 2008 |
Tenants | |
Ilhwa Chunma (1989–1995) LG Cheetahs (1990–1995) Yukong Elephants (1991–1995) | |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 동대문운동장 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Dongdaemun undongjang |
McCune–Reischauer | Tongdaemun undongjang |
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