Chair Kim Unnam of Goyang City Council Takes Direct Action on Suspension of Sports Facility Operations

Listening to Voices from the Field and Direct Requests for Institutional Cooperation
Recommendation to Reflect Additional Budget in the City Administration

The Goyang City Council in Gyeonggi Province announced on July 30 that Council Chair Kim Unnam is actively listening to voices from the field and seeking solutions to ensure citizens' rights to sports activities and health.

Kim Unnam, Chairman of Goyang City Council, is communicating with sports field officials to ensure citizens' physical activities and health rights. Provided by Goyang City Council

Recently, the Goyang Badminton Association requested countermeasures, raising concerns about the lack of public sports facilities for citizens in connection with the suspension of use at the Daehwa Badminton Court.

The Daehwa Badminton Court has been ordered to cease operations due to flooding of the underground fire safety mechanical equipment, and urgent repairs and replacements are required.

In response, Chair Kim Unnam personally presided over a meeting with relevant departments and agencies to discuss practical solutions.

At this meeting, which included officials from the Goyang City Sports Policy Division, representatives of the Goyang Badminton Association, executives and coaches from the Daehwa Badminton Club, Chair Kim Unnam sought candid opinions from the coaching staff, who have been directly affected by the suspension of the facility, and listened to the realities on the ground.

He also made direct requests for cooperation to related agencies, including the Ilsan Fire Station, and took an active role in facilitating smooth communication among the institutions involved.

In addition, realistic alternatives were proposed, such as temporary use of nearby gymnasiums and opening up sports facilities at local schools, with discussions focused on minimizing short-term inconvenience.

Chair Kim Unnam stated, "Sports activities for citizens are not merely a leisure pursuit but a fundamental element of the right to health, and public sports facilities are the foundation for this," adding, "I hope that the related budget will be included in the upcoming supplementary budget so that the repair work can proceed as soon as possible."