Miss Universe 1980 was the 29th Miss Universe pageant, held at the Sejong Cultural Center in Seoul, South Korea, on 8 July 1980. It was the first time in the pageant's history that the event was held in South Korea. At the conclusion of the event, Shawn Weatherly from the United States was crowned by Maritza Sayalero of Venezuela. Sixty-nine contestants competed in this year.