Named "Best" Among 274 Nationwide... Busan Nam-gu Facilities Management Corporation Recognized for Public Sports Facility Operations

Chairman Lee Mujin's final presentation... Field-oriented leadership draws attention

Recognized for fair facility operations and expanded sports welfare

The Busan Nam-gu Facilities Management Corporation has been named the nation's top public sports facility in recognition of its fair facility operations, expansion of recreational sports services, and achievements in safety management.

The Busan Nam-gu Facilities Management Corporation, chaired by Lee Mujin, announced on November 12 that it had been selected as one of the five top facilities out of 274 public sports facilities nationwide in the "2026 Outstanding Public Sports Facilities Selection Program," hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation. It received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award.

The Busan Nam-gu Facilities Management Corporation poses for a commemorative photo after being named the top performer in the 2026 Outstanding Public Sports Facilities Selection Program and receiving the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award. (Lee Mujin, chairman, second from left)

The evaluation selected the top facilities by comprehensively assessing the overall operational capabilities of public sports facilities nationwide, including operations and management, efforts to promote facility use, and facility management. The corporation was recognized for its efforts to drive user-centered management innovation and improve the quality of public sports services.

In the evaluation, the corporation achieved results in areas including fair and transparent facility operations; sports programs tailored to each stage of life; sports welfare for vulnerable groups; preventive facility safety management; and environmental protection and energy conservation.

In operations and management, the corporation recorded 639,047 visits in 2025. It introduced a lottery system for class programs and a one-year completion system to address unfairness in first-come, first-served registration and the problem of some users monopolizing access over extended periods. These measures expanded opportunities to use the facilities for digitally underserved groups, including older adults, as well as new users.

As of 2025, the corporation offered nine programs, 17 sports, and 150 classes as part of its efforts to promote facility use, providing recreational sports services for all stages of life, from infants and young children to older adults. It also expanded opportunities for vulnerable groups to participate in sports through programs including the "Dream Kids Swimming Class," run in partnership with Nam-gu Office's Dream Start program, and swimming programs for people with disabilities accompanied by caregivers.

In facility safety management, the corporation achieved a 100% resolution rate for hazards identified through legally mandated safety inspections and seasonal special inspections. It used its in-house Facility Management System (FMS) to systematically manage inspection and repair records, and carried out projects including the installation of 36 additional CCTV cameras, the expansion of automated external defibrillator (AED) installations, and improvements to aging amenities.

The corporation also achieved results in environmental management. It operates solar power facilities with a capacity of 490 kW and has reached a 100% LED adoption rate for indoor lighting. It also reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 35.59%, strengthening the foundation for sustainable facility operations.

The corporation said that the chair's commitment to management and field-oriented leadership also contributed to the award. Chairman Lee Mujin reviewed the results across all areas of facility operations and personally took part in the final evaluation presentation, explaining the corporation's operational innovation initiatives and competitiveness.

Chairman Lee Mujin said, "Receiving the top award, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award, in an evaluation of 274 public sports facilities nationwide is a meaningful achievement that demonstrates national recognition of the corporation's operational capabilities and competitiveness. This is the result of the joint efforts of our employees, who did their best on the ground, and the residents of Nam-gu, who have placed their trust in and used our facilities."

He added, "We will listen to the voices of those on the ground and practice responsible management that drives change to create public sports facilities that everyone can use fairly, enjoy with confidence, and feel safe in. We will use this award as a springboard for a new leap forward and work even harder to improve residents' quality of life."

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