Yanggakdo Stadium

Yanggakdo Stadium
Map
LocationPyongyang, North Korea
Coordinates38°59′30″N 125°44′37″E / 38.991546°N 125.743525°E / 38.991546; 125.743525
Capacity30,000
Surfaceartificial[1]
Construction
Opened18 May 1989
Renovated2017–present
Closed2017–present
Tenants
North Korea national football team
North Korea women's national football team
Football clubs based in Pyongyang
Yanggakdo Stadium
Chosŏn'gŭl
양각도경기장
Hancha
羊角島競技場
Revised RomanizationYanggakdo gyeoggijang
McCune–ReischauerYanggakdo kyoŏggichang

Yanggakdo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located on Yanggak Island in Pyongyang, North Korea, that was used mainly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was opened on 18 May 1989.[2][3] Since 2017, the stadium has been out of use as construction works are happening inside.[4]

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  2. ^ "Yanggakdo Football Stadium". Archived from the original on 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  3. ^ "Stadiums in North Korea". World Stadiums. 2013-05-20. Archived from the original on 2001-11-03. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
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