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GWANGJU
Name |
Gwangju World Cup Stadium |
Capacity |
42,900 |
Type |
Soccer only |
Roof |
60% of the seats covered |
Parking capacity |
6,893 |
Matches hosting |
Two first round matches and one quarterfinal |
Gwangju has a long
tradition of loyalty and justice and political conscience. Many local residents have given their
lives to the defense of their country, whether from foreign invasion or internal upheaval.
Many of the nation's democratic movements had their roots in the area, including the March
1 Independence Movement (1919) and the May 18 Democratic Uprising (1980). The
region is also famous for its abundance of agricultural and marine products. The city holds
an annual Kimchi Festival that draws visitors from all over the country.
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