Daejeon (a city of about 1.5 million located roughly 140 kilometres south of Seoul) has been chosen to host the 2029 Invictus Games, making South Korea the first Asian country to stage the international sporting competition for wounded and injured military personnel. The Invictus Games Foundation, based in Britain, unanimously selected Daejeon over rival bids from Aalborg, Denmark, and San Diego, United States, citing the city's strong preparedness and commitment to the rehabilitation of veterans. Founded by Britain's Prince Harry in 2014 and previously held only in North America, Europe, and Australia, the 2029 games are expected to draw around 550 athletes from 26 countries alongside approximately 1,100 family members, with organisers hoping the Asian debut will encourage greater participation from across the region.