The event, which begins tomorrow, is the second of three UIAA World Cups to be held this season

Around 100 athletes from 17 different countries are set to compete across two days of competition on the challenging and technical ice structure set in front of a natural ice wall, with both lead and speed finals on Sunday (January 12).

Last season's event offered a fascinating contest between the host nation and the Russian team.

The incredibly consistent Maria Tolokonina took the women's gold medals, holding off home favourite Shin Woonseon in lead.

In the men's competition, Russia's Nikolai Kuzovlev saw off a spirited challenge from the South Korean pair of Park Hee Yong and Lee Younggeon in lead, before succumbing to compatriot Anton Nemov in the final of the speed event.

The host nation will once again have a formidable 20-strong team in attendance.

Swiss climbing sensation Yannick Glatthard also returns to action, looking to deliver the form which saw him perform impressively to win lead gold medals on home soil in Saas-Fee and in American city Denver last year.

The event in Cheongsong follows the season-opening round in Chinese city Changchun last weekend.

Shin got the better of long-time rival Tolokonina in the women's lead event, something she will be looking to replicate in her home country.

While the Russian also had to settle for a silver medal in the speed event, her team mates made a clean sweep of the medals, with Valeriia Bogdan claiming the gold and Alena Vlasova bronze.

In the men's events, it was of little surprise to see the formidable defending champion Anton Nemov win the speed discipline from Nikita Glazyrin, with fellow Russian Kuzovlev claiming the bronze medal. 

However, the lead event saw a new winner, with rising star Louna Ladevant of France claiming a historic gold medal.

A return to form from Iran's Mohammadreza Safdarian Korouyeh saw him finish in second place, while Park added to his impressive list of podium finishes by finishing third.

One of the notable aspects of the event in Changchun was the impressive performance of the French team. 

As well as Ladevant's victory in the men’s lead, Marion Thomas produced a thrilling performance to take the women's lead bronze medal behind the formidable pair of Shin and Tolokonina.