After numerous international mega-sport events which include the 1988 Seoul Olympic Garnes and the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, many cities in South Korea have put a great effort to host one of those international mega-sport events due to the positive ...
After numerous international mega-sport events which include the 1988 Seoul Olympic Garnes and the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, many cities in South Korea have put a great effort to host one of those international mega-sport events due to the positive socio-economic impacts on their societies. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to analyze both positive as well as negative economic effects on community. Our secondary purpose was to suggest new perspectives regarding hosting an international mega-sport event. In order to acquire the study purposes, the effects of an international mega-sport event were divided into positive and negative economic impacts and analyzed. The main issue brought out in this topic was that whether international mega-sport event is a guaranteed medium to bring economic vitalizations to community or not. In order to effectively scrutinize and provide new perspectives on the stated issue with a mega-sport event, an in-depth cost-effectiveness analysis related to hosting an international mega-sport event should be conducted to guarantee successful event hosting. Secondly, infrastructure development plans should be drawn to well harmonized with perviously existing city development plans. Lastly, a facility management plan should be systematically developed before a sport event.