The Olympic Council of Asia has selected Seoul and Daegu (South Korea's capital and its fourth-largest city, respectively) to jointly host the 2027 Asian Games, bringing the continental multi-sport event back to South Korea for the first time since 1986. The two cities will share sporting venues and infrastructure across the competition, which typically features thousands of athletes from across the Asia-Pacific region. The hosting rights represent a significant boost for South Korean sport and urban development ahead of the event.