Tag: South Korea

Jamsil Olympic Stadium extensive renovations

Article posted by Coliseum, September 7^th, 2023

Work began on August 29th on an extensive renovation of one of Seoul’s (South Korea) most iconic sports stadiums. ‘Korea JoonAng Daily’ stated that in a statement, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said it aims to transform the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Southern Seoul, a symbol of the Seoul... » Read more

Dodgers-Padres 2024 Seoul barnstormers

Article posted by Coliseum, July 19^th, 2023

The Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players’ Association (MLBPA) announced recently that the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will open the 2024 regular season with two games in Seoul, South Korea on March 20th-21st, 2024. The two-game set will be a home-and-home... » Read more

Live Nation Busan arena plans crux K-culture

Article posted by Coliseum, May 26^th, 2023

On May 19th, South Korea’s Busan Metropolitan City and Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, announced their partnership to develop a world-class arena and multicultural entertainment complex in Busan, South Korea’s second most populous City after Seoul. ‘Live... » Read more

Leading edge baseball venue in Daejeon

Article posted by Coliseum, March 28^th, 2023

The central City of Daejeon, 140 kilometers south of Seoul (South Korea), broke ground on a new baseball stadium on March 22nd, with plans to open it in time for the start of the 2025 season. ‘YONHAP NEWS AGENCY’ stated that the new venue, named the Baseball Dream Park, will be the home of the... » Read more

South Korea-Japan-China move on Youth Olympics

Article posted by Coliseum, February 17^th, 2023

South Korea, Japan and China have vowed to bolster their cooperation to ensure a successful staging of the Winter Youth Olympics next year. ‘The Korea Times’ stated that the three countries reached this and other agreements during their fourth trilateral Sports Ministers’ meet held... » Read more

South Korea lands 2027 FISU flagship event

Article posted by Coliseum, November 23^rd, 2022

Meeting in Brussels on November 12th, the Executive Committee of International University Sports Federation (FISU) attributed the hosting of the Summer edition of the 2027 FISU World University Games to Chungcheong, South Korea. The decision followed a rigorous selection process that saw... » Read more

MLB-KBO matchups in South Korea ballparks

Article posted by Coliseum, September 2^nd, 2022

The Major League Baseball (MLB) (US) is taking its talent to South Korea this offseason. ‘FanNation’ stated that the league and the Major League Baseball Players’ Association (MLBPA) announced recently that the MLB players will play a four-game ‘2022 Korea Series’ with the Korea Baseball... » Read more