Taebaek City to Complete Multipurpose Training Center in October... Stepping Up as a Year-Round Sports City

Sangho Lee, Mayor of Taebaek, Inspects Air Dome Construction Site
Examines Progress and Safety Management
Facility to Feature Soccer Field and Running Track
Expected to Attract Winter Training Teams and Boost Recreational Sports
Official Opening in January 2027 to Strengthen Sports Marketing Competitiveness

The construction of the Air Dome, a multipurpose training center being promoted by Taebaek City, Gangwon Province, is now in its final stages with the completion scheduled for the end of October 2026. Once in full operation, the facility is expected to attract more winter training teams and boost recreational sports activities.

Sangho Lee, mayor of Taebaek, visited the air dome construction site being developed around Gowon 4 District in Mungok-dong on the 4th to check the progress of the project and the status of safety management. Photo by Taebaek City

On September 4, Sangho Lee, Mayor of Taebaek City, visited the Air Dome construction site in the Gowan District 4 area of Mungok-dong to inspect the progress of the construction and the safety management status.

During his visit, Mayor Lee received progress and schedule updates from the staff, reviewed the installation status of the Air Dome and the development of auxiliary facilities, and emphasized that the construction should be completed on time as planned and that there should be no gaps in on-site safety management until completion.

The multipurpose training center is being built with an investment of 12.5 billion won at 13-16 Gowan District 4, Mungok-dong, featuring a 9,129-square-meter Air Dome and 204 square meters of auxiliary facilities. Inside, there will be one full-size soccer field and a two-lane track, along with restrooms, a management office, and other convenience and management facilities.

The main advantage of the Air Dome is that it allows for training and sports activities regardless of weather conditions, such as snow and cold. As the center will offer a stable training environment even in winter, it is anticipated to help attract more off-season training teams and strengthen Taebaek City’s competitiveness in sports marketing.

After completion, not only training teams visiting Taebaek but also local recreational sports groups and residents will be able to enjoy a variety of sports activities in a pleasant environment.

Air dome being constructed in the Gowoen 4 District area of Mungok-dong. Provided by Taebaek City.

Taebaek City plans to finish the construction by the end of October 2026, conduct a trial operation, and officially open the multipurpose training center in January 2027.

Mayor Lee commented, "The multipurpose training center is significant as it enables stable training and sports activities even in winter. We will make thorough preparations so that not only training teams but also recreational sports groups and citizens can make full use of the facility."

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