Seoul, South Korea, is the capital of an IDFPA / USAPL member nation that has recently emerged from its own new beginnings in drug-tested sport with a burgeoning, enthusiastic, and welcoming powerlifting community, so it is more than appropriate that the first ever IDFPA Open and Masters World Championships be held there. Seoul is already an international hotspot for its amazing food, culture, and other attractions, and the IDFPA will go above and beyond to ensure that this event is equally electrifying and memorable for every athlete.