CEO’s Message
KSPO is the Leading Force in Sports Development
After the great success of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, KSPO was established to expand sporting opportunities for everyone. During 33 years, KSPO has raised a total of USD 18.9 billion, overcoming many obstacles, and becoming an important financial partner.
Establishment of KSPO & Initial Business Launches (1989, the 1990s)
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- April 1989
- Korea Sports Promotion Foundation was founded
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- July 1990
- KSPO & CO was founded
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- September 1990
- Seoul Olympic Parktel (a Hotel) opened
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- December 1993
- Korea Sports TV Inc. was founded
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- October 1994
- Cycle Racing Project was launched
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- January 1999
- Sports Science Research Center merged with KSPO
Significant Expansion, Creating some Remarkable Architecture (the 2000s)
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- May 2001
- First Seoul International Sports Leisure Industry Show (SPOEX) was held
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- September 2001
- Seoul Olympic Museum opened.
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- October 2001
- KSPO betting tickets (Sports Toto) was launched
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- June 2002
- Motorboat racing project was launched at Misari Regatta Course
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- September 2003
- Olympic Hall opened
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- September 2004
- Seoul Olympic Museum of Art (SOMA) opened
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- October 2005
- International motorboat racing registration (Class: Hydro Sprint) started
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- February 2006
- Gwangmyeong Speedom (Cycle Racing Stadium) opened
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- September 2007
- Tour de Korea featured international celebrity cyclists
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- March 2009
- Sports Voucher project was lauched to provide sports lessons and equipment
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- April 2009
- 20th anniversary of KSPO was celebrated, proclaiming a new CI and Vision
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- November 2009
- Woori Financial Art Hall (Musical Theatre) opened
Movement for Sustainable Growth (2010-2020)
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- April 2011
- Yeongjongdo Motorboat Racing Training Center opened
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- June 2011
- Olympic Hall reopened
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- November 2011
- Handball Stadium opened
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- July 2012
- Sports Science Research Center selected as chair-organization by UNESCO
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- November 2012
- K-art Hall (Taekwondo Theatre) opened
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- June 2013
- Tour de Korea was upgraded to Class 2.1
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- September 2013
- Sports Promotion Voting Business assessed at the highest integrity ranking by the World Lottery Association
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- September 2014
- Center for National Fitness 100 Service Project was launched to provide physical fitness assessment & exercise prescription services
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- July 2015
- KSPO began conducting safety inspections of sports facilities
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- January 2016
- Korea Foundation for the Next Generation Sports Talent merged into KSPO
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- March 2017
- KSPO received highest rating on Public-service Customer Satisfaction Index (PCSI) for 5th year running
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- July 2017
- Integrated Career Support Center for Athletes opened
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- July 2018
- KSPO DOME reopened in Seoul Olympic Park
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- September 2018
- KSPO celebrated the 30th anniversary of 1988 Seoul Olympics
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- November 2018
- Provisional Office Building (Olympic Culture Center) was relocated
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- April 2019
- KSPO celebrated the 30th anniversary of foundation
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- February 2021
- Sports Industry Support Center opened