Jeonju Sports Complex, Multi-purpose stadium in Jeonju, South Korea
The Jeonju Sports Complex was a multi-purpose stadium in Jeonju, opened in 1963 and expanded in 1980, with a main pitch of natural grass and a urethane track seating 30,000. Its grounds also held a baseball field, an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and the Jeollabuk-do Sports Council building. Demolition began on 25 November 2024 and was completed on 8 August 2025.
The stadium opened in 1963 and was expanded in 1980. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors used it as their home ground from 1995 to 2002, and in 2017 the club returned for the first half of the season while Jeonju World Cup Stadium was being renovated. Demolition began on 25 November 2024 and was completed on 8 August 2025.
The stadium serves as a gathering place where local football fans come together during home matches throughout the season. It has become woven into the city's sports culture and community identity over the years.
The stadium is easily accessible by public transportation and features accessible entrances for visitors with different mobility needs. Before and after events, the approach roads can become crowded, so arriving early is advisable.
The main stadium opened in 1963 and was expanded in 1980; floodlights added in 2000 made night matches possible. Its baseball ground was the first home of the Ssangbangwool Raiders until 1999, and in 2009 it served as a filming location for the KBS 2TV show Cheonhamujeok Baseball Team. Demolition began on 25 November 2024 and was completed on 8 August 2025.
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