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The FIA WTCR Race of Korea was a proposed round of the World Touring Car Cup that was due to take place in October 2020 at the Inje Speedium. [1] The race was initially postponed and later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the inaugural edition of the event postponed indefinitely. The races were also cancelled for the same reason in 2021 and 2022. The circuit was due to host the a round of the 2023 season, however on 14th October 2022, the organiser of WTCR announced that the series will end following the conclusion of 2022. [2]

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References

  1. "Aragón, Inje-Speedium confirmed on 2020 WTCR calendar". TouringCarTimes. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  2. "Discovery Sports Events developing new format and looking to the future". FIA WTCR. Retrieved 29 October 2022.