After the Seoul National Hall was destroyed by fire in 1972 , the City Council of Seoul commissioned the construction of a venue to continue the cultural heritage of that structure . Built in 1978 , commissioned by the City of Seoul , Sejong Center was largely unsupported financially for 20 years , being under the control of the Special City of Seoul . In 1999 , the center was placed under control of a foundation governed by civilians whose passion for the arts fueled its massive newfound success . this venue hosted Miss Universe 1980
Miss Universe 1980
Miss Universe 1980
Sejong Center