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  Andre Baptiste (Dancing Brave Articles) - World Cup 2002 (1)
The dlrs 220 million multipurpose stadium is the largest of the 10 World Cup stadiums in terms of its seating capacity.
Incheon is known to the world for a large-scale amphibious landing assault launched by Allied troops during the Korean War in 1950.
The dlrs 110 million stadium is designed to incorporate the linear look of a Korean zither and a traditional Jeonju fan and the Sot-Dae, a traditionally Korean image of a bird on a long pole facing the North Star.
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  Football World Cup 2002
The 2002 Football World Cup was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30.
The tournament was dedicated to the children of the world.
The legend that is Ronaldo finally comes good in a World Cup final, scoring two and humbling the mighty Oliver Kahn in the German goal.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/f/fo/football_world_cup_2002.html   (1901 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - 2002 World Cup Countdown - 2002 World Cup Venues - Saturday December 01, 2001 11:59 AM
The circular stadium is in the coastal city of Shizuoka, which is dominated by its massive neighbor Mount Fuji, Japan's highest and holiest mountain.
The striking stadium, venue for two first-round matches and one in the round of 16, is shaped in an asymmetrical arc modeled on the helmet of a samurai warrior's helmet.
The modern stadium was designed with the environment in mind -- using channeled rainwater to water the grass and incorporating solar panels allowing it to conserve energy during daytime.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/world/2002/world_cup/countdown/venues   (1048 words)

  
 Football World Cup 2002 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2002 Football World Cup (Official name:2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30.
This World Cup tournament was Senegal's first, along with China, Ecuador, and Slovenia.
In the end, though, the finals saw the all-time World Cup winning country, Brazil, defeat the team with the second-best World Cup record, Germany, 2-0 for their record fifth title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Football_World_Cup_2002   (677 words)

  
 Seoul   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
This, along with its position as the capital of one of the world's largest economies, has boosted it to the status of a global city, playing a special role as the greatest metropolis to ever rise from the ashes of a former colony and a war-torn nation.
Seoul was the host city of the 1988 Summer Olympics as well as one of the venues of the Football World Cup 2002.
The Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park, and Lotte World are located in Songpa-gu, on the south side of the Han River, upstream from Gangnam-gu.
hallencyclopedia.com /Seoul   (2117 words)

  
 World Cup Diary: South Korean venues were spectacular -- for the most part.
It is not as small as the soccer specific stadiums, yet not as large as the four stadiums with the big tracks.
The stadium is situated in a compact area with a baseball stadium, a natatorium and several other sports facilities.
Why world governing body FIFA did not force Japan and South Korea to reduce their city lists from 10 to six or so each once co-hosting was forced upon them, I will never understand.
www.soccertimes.com /oped/2002/jun24.htm   (1598 words)

  
 Korea Bike Tour: Daejeong
Jeju World Cup Stadium: Because legend and imagery is so import in Korea and I had been steeped in it for several weeks, I love the explanation of the symbolism in the design of the stadium that much more.
The stadium's entrance represents Ollae and Jeongnang, which are the entrance and gate of a traditional thatched-roof home.
As an environmentally-friendly stadium, the Jeju World Cup Stadium was built in harmony with the natural environment and is regarded as "the most beautiful stadium in the world"."
www.ibike.org /ibike/korea/south/12-Daejeong.htm   (1125 words)

  
 News World June.2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
A pre-opening event was held at the Jeju World Cup Stadium before the first match between China and Brazil took place on June 8.
Jeju Folk Performance: Performances of folk songs and dances indigenous to Jeju Island were presented on June 7 at the seaside performance hall in Jeju.
A : The Jeju World Cup Stadium, a beautiful piece of architecture symbolizing Jeju Island's traditional culture and nature, are hosting matches for the biggest event in the global village - the FIFA World Cup.
www.newsworld.co.kr /cont/0206/38.html   (668 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet WorldCup: News - World Cup stadium guide
Japanese and Korean stadium architects have been enjoying a field day, designing set after set of matching banana-shape roofs, along with some of the most breathtaking banks of seating in the world.
The stadium is a feat of architectural brilliance, with fans watching the action from under a giant circular roof.
Seogwipo: Jeju's World Cup Stadium is the number one destination for fans wanting to combine football with the beach.
soccernet.espn.go.com /archive/worldcup/news/2001/1130/20011130wcstadiumguide.html   (763 words)

  
 World Stadiums - Jeju World Cup Stadium in Seogwipo
World Stadiums - Jeju World Cup Stadium in Seogwipo
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 Venues of FIFA World Cup 2002 - Seogwipo - by La Cancha-News On World Cup 2002
Seogwipo is a tourist resort on the south coast of Jeju, Korea's largest island and its premier tourist destination.
Jeju is also famous for its production of succulent mandarin oranges and for the women divers - many of them more than sixty years old - who collect marine products from the sea bed without the aid of breathing apparatus.
A significant number of young Koreans continue to choose to spend their first few days as a married couple enjoying the beautiful countryside and romantic sunsets of the island that has become known as he honeymoon capital of Korea.
www.lacancha.com /Venues_Seogwipo.html   (365 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Seoul   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The larger Seoul metropolitan area and commuter belt, which includes the major harbour city Incheon and the largely residential city of Seongnam, is one of the world's most heavily populated.
On August 11, 2004, the South Korean Government announced that the capital city would be located in the Gongju area as of 2007, to ease the population pressure on Seoul and to get the government to a safer distance from North Korea.
It was recently voted by IATA as the number one airport in the world.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Seoul   (5575 words)

  
 World Cup 2002 Korean Venues & Stadiums
The stadium is part of the massive Millennium redevelopment project on the Han River west of the city center, which will include the world's tallest fountain and a massive circular gateway.
The Suwon World Cup Stadium has a seating capacity of 43,288 and was completed in May 2001, at a total cost of US$190 m, after building work began in June 1997.
The stadium can be evacuated in 6 seconds and the surrounding parkland will have public toilets in the shape of huge footballs.
www.soccerphile.com /soccerphile/archives/wc2002/fo/kv.html   (2111 words)

  
 Football World Cup 2002 -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
The tournament was won by (The largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter) Brazil for a record fifth time.
In the end, though, the finals saw the all-time World Cup winning country, Brazil, defeat the team with the second-best World Cup record, (A republic in central Europe; split into East German and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990) Germany, 2-0 for their record fifth title.
World Cup Stadium, (additional info and facts about Seogwipo) Seogwipo, (additional info and facts about Jeju) Jeju - 42,256 December 2001
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Dejected South African supporters, their faces painted in the colors of their national flag, are seen in the stands at the end of the Spain versus South Africa, Group B, World Cup soccer match, at the Daejeon World Cup stadium, South Korea.
Argentina's Hernan Crespo, right, scores an equalizer after a penalty of Ariel Ortega (10) was saved by Magnus Hedman, left, of Sweden in their 2002 World Cup Group F match at Miyagi Stadium in Miyagi, Japan.
South Africa's Benedict McCarthy, left, reacts after he scored past Spain's Iker Casillas during their World Cup Group B soccer match at the Daejeon World Cup stadium in Daejeon, South Korea.
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 2004 PATA Jeju News I
Your participation in Jeju is important because with so many issues threatening the well-being of our industry it is our responsibility to work together on strategies to protect it.
The KNTO put forward Jeju Island as a venue for several reasons: to promote attractions and regions beyond the capital, to avoid traffic congestion in Seoul, and to offer lower tour and hotel rates.
Jeju is trying to emulate Bali, the popularity for which soared after it hosted the 40th PATA Annual Conference in 1991.
www.patanet.org /events/jejunews.htm   (2237 words)

  
 World Cup 2002 - ABC Sport - Jeju
Another of South Korea's most striking World Cup stadia, the Jeju World Cup Stadium has forsaken the symmetrical design template for sports stadia and gone for something completely different.
The stadium features a huge, curved roof structure along one touchline, leaving the rest of the ground open to the elements.
The ground is situated in the city of Seogwipo on South Korea's biggest island, Jeju-do, located off the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula.
www.abc.net.au /worldcup2002/venues/jeju.htm   (213 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet WorldCup: News - World Cup stadium guide
The drama of the 2002 World Cup will take place across 20 state-of-the-art venues 10 in each host nation that will impress English, and Irish supporters making the journey half-way round the globe and back.
Japanese and Korean stadium architects have been enjoying a field day, designing set after set of matching banana-shape roofs, along with some of the most breathtaking banks of seating in the world.
The stadium is a feat of architectural brilliance, with fans watching the action from under a giant circular roof.
www.soccernet.com /worldcup/news/2001/1130/20011130wcstadiumguide.html   (763 words)

  
 World Cup 2002
Construction of the stadium is part of the Grand Daegu Park development project and is expected to become one of the major leisure attractions of the city.
The Deajeon World Cup Stadium is a football-only arena and features a semi-closed roof, the first of its kind to be constructed in Korea.
With their opening World Cup match scheduled for June 5 in Suwon, the U.S. and Portugal will be the final two teams to open the tournament.
worldcup2002.blogspot.com /2001_12_01_worldcup2002_archive.html   (11855 words)

  
 TOURS ON JEJU ISLAND: ECO WEEKEND
We aim to introduce Jeju's unique nature and many tourist sights through inline skating and promote Jeju Inline Skating Marathon overseas.
We skate along Jeju's quiet asphalt roads with a guide and car support, enjoying Jeju's wonderful views.
Jeju is famous for growing premium green tea.
activejeju.com /inline/inl_skating.htm   (474 words)

  
 AAA Events Presents Jeju World Cup Stadium Tickets!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
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 World Cup Football Korea Japan 2002
Concept of the Stadium : Reinterpretation of Jeju's nature and culture in a modern sense
As an environmentally-friendly stadium, its pitch is built 14m
cuts down on the costs of construction, shortens the period of construction and cuts down the cost for stadium maintenance after the match by reducing the total land area by 1/2
www.katzpaw.co.uk /a-wcf-2006/a-wcf-2002/venues_SEOGWIPO.htm   (392 words)

  
 World Cup 2002 Stadiums :: Seogwipo Stadium
Jeju World Cup Stadium has a capacity of 42,256 seats and was the final Korean venue to be opened in December 2001 at a cost of $US100m.
The superb turf was imported from the USA and the spectacular roof symbolizes the net of a local fishing boat.
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soccerphile.com /soccerphile/archives/wc2002/fo/stadiums/se1_hi.html   (113 words)

  
 Travel Guide: World Cup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Since the first World Cup took place with 13 teams in Uruguay in 1930, 16 tournaments have been held, the most recent being in France in 1998.
The 2002 World Cup will be the first World Cup match to be played on the Asian continent.
It will also be the first match split between 2 countries, with 32 games played in Korea and 32 games played in Japan.
www.lifeinasia.com /worldcup.cfm   (167 words)

  
 JEJU ISLAND INFO & TOURS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
Cycling on Jeju is great fun for all levels.
On the way we visit many Jeju local sights like Folk Village, Miniature World Park, Green Tea Museum, Stone Statues Studio, Jeju World Cup Stadium, secondary craters, Buddhist Temple and other tourist destinations.
Accommodation: you will stay in one hotel and we will take you by car to the most beautiful trails of different parts of Jeju, where the cycling begins.
activejeju.com /biking/biking.htm   (188 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet.com World Cup 2002: Ballack doubtful starter for Germany
Michael Ballack has emerged as an injury doubt for Germany ahead of tomorrow's World Cup second-round match with Paraguay.
Ballack faces a final fitness test tomorrow morning before the game in the Jeju World Cup Stadium, but coach Rudi Voller is optimistic he will be able to play.
Voller claims Paraguay will be tough opponents and he witnessed their remarkable 3-1 win over Slovenia in the Jeju Stadium on Wednesday when, despite being down to 10 men, they scored three times in the final 25 minutes to secure their place in the last 16.
worldcup.espnsoccernet.com /story?id=216688   (534 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet.com World Cup 2002: Paraguay
This disappointing second-round match in the Jeju World Cup stadium seemed destined for extra-time and penalties before Neuville fired home his first goal of the tournament - and effectively the first Golden Goal of this World Cup - to beat unambitious Paraguay.
Enjoy the World Cup drama with fans following their teams' fortunes in Japan and South Korea.
Cesare Maldini, who led his own country to the quarter-finals in France 98, found his job with Paraguay rather more difficult as he prepared for a second successive World Cup.
worldcup.espnsoccernet.com /team?id=paraguay&lang=en   (240 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | WORLD CUP 2002 | Venues Guide
A beautiful island with year-round high or warm temperatures, Seogwipo has created a stadium at Jeju-do to match the local landscape.
The futuristic design is complemented by a water park and market place as well as plenty of restaurants.
Not many teams and fans will complain about having to visit this location.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport3/worldcup2002/specials/html/venues_guide/10.stm   (52 words)

  
 Jeju World Cup Stadium seating chart and tickets
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 World Cup 2002 Venues quiz
Kobe, a stadium situated in Japan is also known as the what stadium?
The full name of the Ibaraki stadium is the Ibaraki Kashima Stadium.
What was the name of the stadium which saw the match featuring Uruguay and Senegal?
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