Jangchung Gymnasium

Jangchung Gymnasium

Jangchung Gymnasium in 2015
Former names Army Gymnasium (1955)
Location Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates 37°33′29″N 127°0′24″E / 37.55806°N 127.00667°E / 37.55806; 127.00667Coordinates: 37°33′29″N 127°0′24″E / 37.55806°N 127.00667°E / 37.55806; 127.00667
Operator City of Seoul (1963–2007)
Dongwon Enterprise
(2007–2015)
Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation (2015–present)
Capacity 4,618[1]
Field size 11,399 square metres (122,700 sq ft)[1]
Construction
Built 1959–1963
Opened 1 February 1963
Renovated 1988, 2012–2014[1]
Expanded 1973, 1988
Architect Kim Jung-soo
Tenants
Seoul Woori Card Hansae
(2009–2013, 2015–present)
GS Caltex Seoul KIXX (2009–present)
1988 Summer Olympics

The Jangchung Gymnasium (Hangul: 장충체육관) is an indoor sporting arena located in Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It was built in 1963. After the 2012–2014 renovation, the capacity of the arena is 4,618.[1] It hosted judo and taekwondo (demonstration) events at the 1988 Summer Olympics.

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