Governor Kim Tae-hum announces a 1-trillion-won investment for a 50,000-seat domed stadium, aiming to host at least 30 pro baseball games per year and 150–200 days of K-pop performances.

Chungnam Province plans to build the country’s largest domed stadium in Cheonan-Asan, a 50,000-seat venue where year-round K-pop performances and pro baseball games can be held. If completed in 2031, it is expected to surpass the Gocheok Sky Dome, becoming a new cultural and sports landmark.

On the 18th, Governor Kim Tae-hum held a press conference at the provincial government complex and announced that the domed stadium would be actively pursued as part of Cheonan-Asan’s development into a 1.5 million cultural city. He said the project would help build a future-oriented complex integrating sports, culture, and tourism.

The domed stadium is planned on a 200,000 square meter site within a 10- to 20-minute walk from Cheonan-Asan Station, with a total project cost of about 1 trillion won and seating for more than 50,000. The plan calls for completion by 2031.

Kim described the stadium as a 365-day open cultural space not bound by rain, snow, heat or cold. He noted its proximity to the KTX station would enable it to host a wide range of events, from sports to performances and exhibitions.

The operating model includes coordinating with the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) to host 30 or more pro baseball games annually and using the facility for soccer and ice rink events. It would be a multi-use venue.

The plan also targets 150–200 days of K-pop performances each year, along with large exhibitions and corporate events. Talks are underway with HYBE, SM and JYP to brand the venue jointly.

Nearby developments include hotels, shopping and cultural facilities connected to a metropolitan transfer hub. These plans aim to boost the local economy, tourism and youth employment.

Starting in December, site selection and feasibility studies will begin, with funding to be raised through a mix of private investment and national funds. The plan also includes expert advice and public discussion to minimize the burden on residents.

Kim likened Cheonan-Asan to Dubai’s transformation into a global hub, saying the domed stadium could become a centerpiece for K-pop and Korean culture and a key driver of the nation’s cultural and economic future.

Currently, Korea’s only domed stadium is the 16,000-seat Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. The Cheonan-Asan domed stadium would become the largest in the country upon completion.