Following the footsteps of the JCI (Junior Chambers International) Asia Pacific Conference, an international event of an epic scale held in May 2001, Daegu EXCO has grown to assume the role as the center of Daegu's drive toward globalization. The World Cup matches, one of the largest sports events in the world, are scheduled for 2002 as well as the 2003 Summer Universiade, regarded as second in importance only to the Olympic Games.

EXCO Daegu Be used for the Main Press Center for the Universiade

EXCO Daegu will be used as the main press center for the 2003 Universiad. Roch Campana, the president of the International University Sports Federation, made an investigative visit to Daegu on November 19, 2001. During his five-day stay, Campana paid a visit to the EXCO Daegu . Deeply impressed by the ultra modern facilities, Campana confirmed that EXCO Daegu would also be an appropriate venue for holding judo, fencing, and Tae Kwon Do events. In addition to its role as the venue for trade, education, and cultural events, EXCO Daegu has broadened its functions as a main press center and a sports facility. Such Major events as the 2001 JCI Asia Pacific Conference, 2002 World Cup Soccer matches, the International Textile Fair, and the 2003 Summer Universiade all center around EXCO Daegu. Kang Choong, Vice President of EXCO Daegu, says "the Sidney Convention Center was transformed into the venue for fencing matches during the Sidney Olympic Games in Australia. EXCO Daegu will also expand its function as the site for economic, cultural events as well as a sports arena." The 22nd Universiade, under the theme "Dream for Unity", will host sports events in 13 categories including 10 main events in track, basketball, fencing, gymnastics, swimming, soccer, and volleyball as well as three optional events in Tae Kwon Do, judo, and archery.

World Cup spectators from overseas expected to visit EXCO Daegu

Following the three 2002 World Cup matches on June 6, 8, and 10 (Korea vs. the United States), the match deciding the 3rd and 4th ranks is scheduled for June 29. The Daegu World Cup soccer stadium is located in Dae Heung Dong, Susung Gu, on a 512,399㎡ site. The total area of the stadium structure is 142,149㎡ with 65,857 seats, the largest capacity in the nation. The stadium has become an international facility representing Daegu, included in tourist attractions listed in the City Tour along with EXCO Daegu.