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Busan Metropolitan City Selected for the “2026 Project to Expand Community Sports Facilities,” Secures a Record KRW 45.1 Billion in National Funding

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it secured approximately KRW 45.1 billion in national funding — the largest amount ever — through the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s “2026 Project to Expand Community Sports Facilities,” announced on October 31. The city’s successful bid includes 17 public sports facility renovation projects and two new National Sports Center construction projects.

Through this project, Busan will be able to further strengthen the foundation for promoting community sports by expanding facilities within a “15-minute living radius.” The selection also includes regions with previously limited access to sports facilities, which is expected to improve equity in sports infrastructure across the city.

In particular, the city plans to invest KRW 37.1 billion of the secured national funding into renovating public sports facilities, focusing on improving facility environments, enhancing citizen safety, and expanding accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Projects include the following:

• ●Renovation of the Eulsukdo artificial turf soccer field (KRW 1.2 billion)

• ●Replacement of old lighting towers at Gudeok Stadium (KRW 950 million)

• ●Mechanical system upgrades at the Olympic Commemorative National Sports Center (KRW 250 million)

• ●Facility repairs at the Gudeok Stadium wrestling arena (KRW 200 million)

• ●Swimming pool environment improvement at the Dongnae-gu National Sports Center (KRW 70 million)

Other projects include:

• ●Renovation to prevent safety accidents at Haeundae Hanmaeum Sports Center (KRW 200 million)

• ●Installation and improvement of accessibility facilities for persons with disabilities at the Western Busan Disabled Sports Center (KRW 140 million), aimed at enhancing participation and convenience in sports activities.

The KRW 8 billion in national funding secured through the “National Sports Center Construction Support Project” will be used to build community-based sports facilities equipped with swimming pools and multipurpose gyms. These facilities will serve as easily accessible sports hubs for local residents in their daily lives.

By securing national funding, the city has reduced its financial burden while ensuring fiscal stability for project implementation. Busan plans to expedite the design and construction schedules for each project to accelerate improvements that citizens can tangibly experience.

Son Tae-uk, Director of the Sports Bureau, stated, “Creating an environment where all citizens can conveniently exercise nearby is the first step toward building a healthy city, Busan.” He added, “We will continue to expand the city’s community sports infrastructure to make Busan a place where people would want to live again if given the chance.”