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The policy debate for the 42nd president of the Korea Sports Council was held at 2 p.m. on the 4th at Bitmaru Broadcasting Support Center in Ilsan-dong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do for 1 hour and 50 minutes.
The debate was attended by six candidates, including No. 1 Lee Ki-heung, chairman of the Korea Sports Council, No. 2 Yoo Yong-joo, former secretary-general of the Gangwon Provincial Sports Council, No. 3 Yoo Seung Min, No. 4 Kang Tae-sun, former chairman of the Seoul Sports Council, No. 5 Oh Joo-young, former chairman of the Korea Sepak Takraw Association, and No. 6 Kang Shin-wook, emeritus professor of Dankook University. More than 550 sportsmen who watched the debate live on YouTube accounts and the election website of the sports president showed keen interest by continuing real-time comments.
When asked about the candidate's views to ensure fairness and transparency in sports and reliability in the first common question, Yoo Seung Min said, "Fairness, reliability, and transparency are virtues that sportspeople must possess. Players and leaders in the field are unable to fulfill their dreams and hopes due to unfairness, and local sports chiefs are also playing hard in a difficult environment. Sports organizations are not able to supply and demand athletes. The standing trial is also 11 months, which is the contract period. It is still questionable whether these terms and conditions are right. Sportsmen should not be treated unfairly. We have to find answers on the ground and run." Candidate Kang Shin-wook should have experts in the right place, select the committee, and transparently announce the results of the public offering project on the website.
As seen in the case of the Sports Fair Committee, the selection of business operators and the selection of the committee are very wide. Candidate Lee Ki-heung said, `The most important thing is the education of our members.The Jangheung Sports Human Resources Development Institute in Jeollanam-do can educate 50,000 people a year. It is about to be completed. I will change the organizational culture and improve the quality of the members through education." Candidate Kim Yong-joo is also being talked about for credibility and immorality of the Korea Sports Council as seen in the issue of the Sports Fair Committee," he stressed the need for improvement. Candidate Kang Tae-sun said "A sportsman is not at faultThe conflict between the Korean Sports Council and the government is causing damage to sportsmen. It must be transformed into something innovative." "Transparent and fair systems should be introduced in all personnel finances tasks. Sports is also an era of management. As he has been in business management for 50 years, he said, "We should introduce an efficient management system and a corporate system for sports management, and reform the committee to select it by professionalism and ability, not by lobbying or connecting." Candidate Oh Joo-young directly hit the current Korean Sports Council system, saying, `Unchecked power is a monster.' "No show of hands or applause at the general meeting of representatives of the Korean Sports Council. The general meeting of representatives is the last bastion to protect the rights and interests of sportsmen. The chairmen should show that they follow the rules. The general meeting of delegates also needs balance and checks to be held by anonymous voting and accepting dissenting opinions. "Following the rules is the restoration of fairness. Everyone is said to serve. No one forced us to serve. If you are in charge of 500 billion won for an unpaid honor, you should have unlimited responsibility. You can't be exonerated of an unpaid honor" he stressed.
He then continued to answer individual questions desired by each candidate. Candidate Kang Shin-wook insisted on improving the quality of life of the leader and establishing a sportsmen's mutual aid association under 2.8 million won based on a three-person family as a way to strengthen the human rights of sportsmen and improve welfare. Candidate Lee Ki-heung proposed utilizing existing school sports facilities and supporting sports activities in the plaza as a way to develop sports for all that the public can feel, and Candidate Kim Yong-joo proposed to establish good governance between the Korea Sports Council and member organizations as a way to establish a "decision-making system for athletes to participate in policies, utilizing digital platforms" as a way to promote professional sports, and Candidate Kang Tae-sun proposed establishing a Dream Tree Support Foundation, abolishing the same-class college entrance exam, establishing a sportsmen's deduction association, establishing a public enterprise business team as a way to foster school sports, and Oh Joo-young founded. Candidate Yoo Seung Min proposed "Revising local government ordinances, introducing sports education taxes, strengthening sponsorship, increasing their own budgets through IOC methods, and redistributing 90% of them to member organizations" as a way to expand their own budgets for the financial independence of sports organizations.
In the last order, the policy verification discussion between candidates exchanging question and answer was fierce. Five candidates asked sharp questions after the first candidate Lee Ki-heung made major pledges, such as 「The full autonomy of the Korean Sports Council and the establishment of a national sports committee that integrates sports affairs of 15 ministries」. Candidate Kim Yong-joo asked, `What do you think about the difficult situation in the Korean sports community and the lack of public communication?' and Lee dismissed it as `something that only comes out during the election.' "In the last election, candidate A raised many issues related to his daughter, but it was revealed through prosecution and police investigations. It is not true at all," he said, maintaining his innocence. Candidate Kang Tae-sun asked "In the last election, he said he would bring an additional 350 billion won in Sports Toto funds to the Korea Sports Council every year and had one sports leader for every 200 students, but was his pledge kept?" "Isn't it because we have lost trust due to the government's confrontation with the government and corruption?" he said. Then candidate Lee "The budget increased from 200 billion won in 2016 to 500 billion won now. 2,800 sports leaders were transferred to full-time positions in 2020, and the state provided 18% of their salaries to all sports organizations. I raised 10 million won at a time. The government has increased state subsidies from 42% to 48%" and refuted "This problem will be resolved through the National Sports Commission in the future.'
If candidate Oh Joo-young "What is the role of the Korean Sports Council when the National Sports Council is established? Isn't it supposed to be "Rooftop"?When asked ," candidate Lee replied, "Sports business is divided into 12 ministries and 3 agencies, and integrated management is not possible. Since 2017, we have tried to establish it for seven years and have created an enforcement decree. 2.2 million sportsmen signed and 109 lawmakers-elect signed. On January 6, the presidential office received an official letter from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism through an athletic meeting. I was asked to discuss the National Sports Council. If there is a problem with the discussion process, we can collaborate and organize it."
Candidate Yoo Seung Min "The budget increased from 200 billion to 500 billion in 2016, but the field remains the same. Sports leaders are below the minimum wage and are at a loss. They said we can do it from now on, but why didn't we do it until now?"Raised the pressure. This candidate is doing his best. Because of government interference. The regulations must be lifted. Candidate Yoo's NFT and sponsorship cannot be done because of sanctions. The budget issued directly to local sports associations will eventually return. I couldn't do it while doing business in 2016. I can't settle the accounts. The city and provincial sports associations are also rejecting it." Then candidate Kang Shin-wook "I won't ask questions."The question about the candidate was 'pass".
Candidate Kang Tae-sun will then improve welfare by establishing a sportsmen's mutual aid association and introducing a pension system for all sportsmenAfter making a pledge, other candidates asked questions. When candidate Oh Joo-young asked a question to the effect that `Isn't it a pledge that sports ESG activities and hosting the Olympics don't match?'", candidate Kang said"Environmental sports are essential for athletes."How much garbage comes out after the baseball game. The plastic problem is a big concern. If you collect it and recycle it after the game, the athletes will be applauded. What I do is collect waste plastics and recycle them to make clothes. The environment is the virtue of our sportsmen. If the earth collapses, there is no place for sportsmen to stand" conveyed his conviction. Candidate Kang Shin-wook directly hit the fact that candidate Kang Tae-sun was the co-chairman of the Saemangeum Jamboree Competition in Jeollabuk-do, which was under fire last year due to lack of preparation. Then candidate Kang "I attracted him." It ran a scouting program. Facilities management was done locally. The program went perfectly well and was applauded by the scouts. I was the chairman of the program organizing committee."
There was unexpectedly the highest tension in the question-and-answer between Kang Shin-wook and Yoo Seung Min, rather than the "Ban Ki-heung-Lee Ki-heung" competition. The two candidates put their heads together to unify before registering as candidates, but the negotiations eventually broke down as Yoo and Kang, who demanded convincing data such as opinion polls, disagreed on the method of unification. In his first question to Yoo, Kang mentioned the contents of the Korea Table Tennis Association, which is being investigated by the Sports Ethics Center. "On SNS, there were allegations of 'sponsor payback' "Suspected of changing players" and demanded an explanation for this. Candidate Yoo did not hide his discomfort over the negative attack raised during the policy debate.
Candidate Yoo seems to be afraid of Kang Shin-wook. When I was a player, I hoped for luck if I had a strong opponentIt is difficult to answer all of them within 1 minute and 30 seconds because there are many prepared data. However, while serving as the president of the Table Tennis Association, he attracted 10 billion won in donations. I wasn't alone in being childish, but all table tennis players tried to attract together. Unfounded negatives denigrate the efforts of all table tennis players. "If there is a problem, I will take responsibility, but if it is groundless, candidate Kang should take moral responsibility." countered. Then, candidate Kang Shin-wook did not give a negative answer. I gave you an opportunity to explain what was reported to the Sports Ethics Center on social media, but I'm disappointed to think of it as a negative attack."
Candidate Oh Joo-young, the same younger candidate, also pressed candidate Yoo with related questions. "What are the views of association executives on bringing donations and getting some back for financial independence?" he asked around. Candidate Yoo said "It's hard for sports organizations. Candidate Oh Joo-young must have been worried about attracting sponsorship while leading the Sepak Takraw Association. We are not businessmen. Previously, the Korea Table Tennis Association had a dedicated agency, and there was a regulation that paid 15-20% for sponsorship funds. At 10%, I think it can be a healthy structure if the association's executives actively attract donations and devote themselves to the development of table tennis. I think it is difficult for sports organizations to attract sponsorship if it is revealed in the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism audit.
To Kang Shin-wook, Kang Tae-sun pointed out the past of declaring 'failed'in a column after supporting the Sports Innovation Commission's recommendation that includes the right to study and the minimum education system for student-athletes in 2022. Candidate Kang Shin-wook explained to the chairman and members of the innovation committee that he agreed with the ideals and philosophy of the innovation committee, but he told them to listen to the voices of the field. The minimum education system is an unverified system, but he continued to say that applying it recklessly could cause a lot of confusion." Candidate Yoo Seung Min, who voiced his opinion more passionately than anyone else on the abolition of the minimum education system, asked "Current thoughts on the minimum education system and the number of class days for student players" and Candidate Kang asked "No matter how good the purpose is, if the field is not ready and there are athletes, leaders, and parents suffering from the problem, it should be raised." What you feel over time deserves to be abolished. I think it is appropriate to guarantee the right to exercise for all students who choose the future through exercise. I sincerely hope that the policy will be sought in a way that student-athletes will devote themselves to sports."
At 1 minute and 30 seconds of remarks closing the debate, six candidates appealed to the athletes' votes with their own sincerity. Candidate Kim Yong-joo said, `Just as sportsmen have continued to challenge with persistence and tenacity, I am such a person.' `This election will be a turning point for the future of sportsmen.' "In order for the sports world to overcome difficulties and be reborn with the trust of the people, it is necessary to find a new path beyond structural problems and administrative limits" and "I will listen to even the smallest difficulties with an open mind and take the lead in innovation", he said, stressing that 'athlete to the bone". Candidate Kang Tae-sun said "Innovation and change are orders from all sportsmen." "The reality of our sportsmen is hard right now. The athletic department disappears, leaders and coaches have a minimum wage for non-regular workers, jobs are unstable, and there are many players who can't sleep at night after retirement. Member sports and local sports associations are all financially difficult. After deploring "Why did the athlete who has lived fair and square with challenges and passion become like this?" "I know how to solve it. As a manager who has led global companies throughout his life, he said, "I will definitely create a foundation for self-reliance."
Candidate Oh Joo-young said, `I don't owe anything to physical education. He is neither an athlete nor an Olympic medalist. I'm not a physical education doctor, and I haven't lived as a profession. That's why he is the right person to save this crisis." "You can make real reforms. There is no obstacle to my reform. If you become the chairman of the Korean Sports Council, you will be closest to leaders, athletes, and club members. I will share the spring of physical education that is unlikely to come."
Candidate Yoo Seung Min said, `I owe a lot.' "From table tennis players to administration, he owed 25 years and was greatly loved. It's time to pay it back." "I feel heavy today as well. I ask if I'm qualified or the right person. But it is time to change. In my life, I did not avoid difficult challenges or avoid speaking out. Many people are having a hard time now. Sports should not cause difficulties. We must make our lives hopeful and future-oriented through sports. I will create dreams and hopes through sports. With 35 years of experience, I will play with you. I will run in a humble manner with the heart to pay off the debt of my heart."
Candidate Kang Shin-wook has lived under the motto `Don't give up until it's over, it's not over until it's over. People can't use it because they're fixed. The path he walked is the path he walked. Please look at the path I've lived as an athlete." "Sports is a field that places more importance on universal norms and rules than any other social field, but morality has collapsed today. Please take a deep look at it."
Lee Ki-heung, who is running for a third term, concluded the debate with his initials 'IOC'. "I will accomplish three things with athletes." We will create a structure that makes athletes feel proud of themselves, a society that is respected through independence and independence. Optimization and a socio-economic environment optimized for athletes will be created. I will establish the National Sports Commission, which I have worked hard for a long time, create a healthy and harmonious society, and end it with you through climate change, sportsmanship, and collaboration that harmonizes the world through sportsmanship.
The election for the chairman of the Korean Olympic Committee will be held on January 14 next year with 2,244 electors voting at Olympic Park Olympic Hall in Songpa-gu, Seoul.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
