The firm, which has worked on the Kyeong-bu express way - the nation's longest freeway - and the Singapore Suntec Tower, will provide construction services for the event's facilities and venues in the South Korean city.

Gwangju 2015 secretary general Kim Yoon-suk welcomed the new partnership.

"I deeply appreciate Hyundai E&C's commitment to help us host a successful Universiade," he said.

"I am confident that we will deliver an outstanding Universiade with the help of the leading global construction company."

Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company will provide construction services for the event's facilities and venues ©Gwangju 2015

Hyundai Engineering and Construction head of planning Kim Jung-chul was equally pleased with the deal and said his company will support the success of the Games, due to take place from July 3 to 14.