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Busan Metropolitan City Inspects Main Venues Including Busan Asiad Main Stadium to Check National Sports Festival Preparations

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that today (April 28) at 1:30 p.m., Deputy Mayor for Administrative Affairs Lee Joon-seung will visit Busan Asiad Main Stadium and major competition venues to comprehensively inspect the preparation status for the upcoming National Sports Festival.

To successfully prepare for the Festival, the city is currently preparing 120 competition venues for 81 events (50 for the National Sports Festival, 31 for the National Para Games) through:

• ●2 newly built facilities and

• ●81 renovated facilities.

• ●Renovation work is scheduled to be completed by July,

• ●And new construction projects are targeted for completion by August.

(Construction Status)

• ●New construction: Tennis, Mountaineering facilities

• ●Renovation: 81 venues including Busan Asiad Main Stadium, local (district, education office, private) venues

• ●Events held in other cities: 5 events (Shooting, Equestrian, Jokgu, Road Cycling, Squash)

Today's site visits will focus on reviewing:

• ●The status of venue facilities and renovation works,

• ●Safety facilities and emergency response systems,

• ●On-site staffing plans,

• ●Traffic and parking measures for the opening and closing ceremonies, ensuring that all preparations are thorough and without gaps.

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Key Inspection Focus Areas:

• ●Facility Inspection: Condition of venues for each sport and progress on renovations

• ●Safety Inspection: Ensuring athlete and spectator safety, emergency systems

• ●Traffic Measures: Managing traffic and parking during the opening and closing ceremonies, especially around Busan Asiad Main Stadium

• ●Event Operations: Staffing and preparation for the opening and closing ceremonies and competition events

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The main focus of today’s inspection, the Busan Asiad Main Stadium, will host:

• ●The opening and closing ceremonies of the 106th National Sports Festival,

• ●The opening ceremony and track and field events of the 45th National Para Games,

• ●And later, the 2026 National Youth Sports Festival and 2027 National Sports Festival for All.

Built in 2002, the Busan Asiad Main Stadium and adjacent facilities had aged due to the absence of major national sports events for a long time, resulting in outdated facilities and non-compliance with international standards.

To address this, the city is replacing the stadium track and renovating major facilities such as Sajik Indoor Swimming Pool and Sajik Indoor Gymnasium to warmly welcome approximately 40,000 athletes and officials visiting Busan.

Deputy Mayor Lee Joon-seung will personally walk around major facilities such as:

• ●Busan Asiad Main Stadium,

• ●Central Plaza,

• ●Sajik Indoor Gymnasium,

• ●Sajik Indoor Swimming Pool, and check the readiness of surrounding amenities and auxiliary facilities.

The city plans to immediately address any shortcomings found during the inspection to ensure that athletes and spectators can enjoy the events in a safe and pleasant environment.

Meanwhile,

• ●The 106th National Sports Festival will be held from October 17 to 23, 2025 across 82 venues, featuring 50 events,

• ●And the 45th National Para Games will be held from October 31 to November 5, 2025 across 38 venues, featuring 31 events.

This year’s festivals emphasize "safety" and "inclusion", with a strong focus on creating an environment where both people with and without disabilities can participate together safely and comfortably.

Deputy Mayor Lee Joon-seung emphasized,

"To successfully host the National Sports Festival and the National Para Games, thorough and meticulous preparation across all areas, especially regarding safety, is essential.
We must work sincerely to deliver unforgettable memories and inspiration to athletes and visitors through diverse festivals and cultural contents in Busan."

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[Reference] Event Overview

Category	106th National Sports Festival	45th National Para Games
Period	Oct 17 (Fri) – Oct 23 (Thu), 2025 (7 days)	Oct 31 (Fri) – Nov 5 (Wed), 2025 (6 days)
Venues	Busan Asiad Main Stadium and 82 other venues	Busan Asiad Main Stadium and 38 venues
Events	50 sports (48 official, 2 demonstration)	31 official sports
Participants	About 30,000 (20,000 athletes, 10,000 officials)	About 10,000 (7,000 athletes, 3,000 officials)
Delegations	17 regional teams, North Korean defectors, and overseas Koreans	Same as above