Jangchung Arena, Indoor sports arena in Jung District, South Korea
Jangchung Arena is a sports building in central Seoul with a playing area of about 11,400 square meters (122,700 sq ft). It holds around 4,500 spectators and is primarily used for volleyball competitions.
The arena began on 23 June 1955 as an army gymnasium without a roof. From August 1959 the Seoul city government took over its operation, and it reopened on 1 February 1963 after reconstruction. Architect Kim Jeong-su designed it, Bechtel supervised, and Choi Jong-wan engineered the 80-metre steel truss dome, Korea's first indoor arena.
The venue hosts professional volleyball teams and plays a central role in Seoul's sports scene. Spectators gather here regularly to watch matches and experience the energy of competitive play.
Dongguk University subway station is about 180 meters (590 ft) away and offers the nearest train connection. Several bus routes also stop near the entrance, making access straightforward.
The arena's roof is a steel truss dome 80 metres across, built with 32 radial trusses and 13 ring trusses. Because Korean engineers could not yet realise it, the structural design was done by architect Choi Jong-wan after his return from the United States, with Bechtel's Asia office supervising. A rumour that a Filipino engineer took part was found to be false.
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