Through the 2013 Summer Universiade, GUOC (GuangJu Universiade Organizing Committee) will help university students, the principal playersof the future, experience ‘friendship and unity,’ a much greater reward than mere victory. Through the vision encapsulated by the words ‘together’, ‘challenge’, ‘cration’, and ‘unity’, we seek to realize an inspirational moment in which everyone in the world becomes one.   “The Greatest Meeting of Our Lives” We will create as many gathering places as possible so that athletes can conveniently meet with each other and freely build friendships. Also, to allow for ample gathering time, travelling time will be shortened. Various cultural events will be held inside and outside of the athletes’ village, through which athletes can mix together and interact.   “The Most Beautiful Challenge of Our Lives” The Universiade Games will provide an optimal performance environment so that athletes can showcase their full potentials and challenge their limits. GUOC will provide support to the athletes to ensure their peak condition in the operation of the athletes’ village and the Games. The athletes’ village and all athletic venues will be centrally located in close proximity so as to facilitate integrated Games operation.   “The Most Amazing Experience on Earth” GUOC will utilize state-of-the-art Korean IT technology in Games operation to create a high-tech era for the Universiade Games. Moreover, through various cultural events held in connection with the National Asia Culture Hall, which will open its door in 2012, participating university students will be able to develop their respective creative talents in GwangJu, the cultural capital of the Republic of Korea.   “The Most Inspirational Gathering on Earth” GwangJu is a sacred ground for democracy and peace, as well as the hometown of the Nobel laureate Kim Daejung, a former Korean president, and the location of the Kimdaejung Convention Center. Through associated events during the 2013 GwangJu Universiade, participating university students can experience the spirit of solidarity, transcending the limits of nationality, ethnicity, religion, and beliefs.