With coming industrial convergence era, there are the necessity of industrial convergence in sport industry. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to provide classification system and trend. This study applied case study method with semi-constructed interview, integrative literature review and observation. In addition, this study provide the conceptual framework for the classification system in sport industry related to industrial convergence. To conclusion, among the several criteria related to industrial convergence for product-new technology criterion, there are virtual sports, diagnosis valuation solution and exercise guide solution for participant sport market. In the case of new technology-service criterion, there are new media and virtual broadcasting for spectator sport market, and u-learning for participant sport market. For product-service criterion, there are complexity of sports facility and sportainment for spectator sport market, and virtual gaming sports and participatory tour for spectator and participant sport market. In addition, the trend of the sport industrial convergence has changed from leading media industry to converging with diverse industry areas.
Purpose The purpose of this study was to analyzes the task related to job creation of sport industry sector in the 3rd(2019~2023) sport industry long-term plan and suggest possible revisions of the sport industry relevant laws. Methods This study focused on literature review on sport industry long-term plan, sport related legal and regulations reviews. To achieve the purpose of the study effectively, the legislative purpose and main contents of the Sports Industry Promotion Law were examined, and the legislation and amendment policy measures dealing with new job creation and reinforcement of sport industry manpower, according to sports industry long-term plan. Results First, To promote job creation in sport industry, the provision of sport relevant laws including fostering sport industry specialized manpower, settling down the system to meet the demands of industrial sites and establishing specialized higher education institutions that can strengthen their capabilities. Second, as the paradigm of creating jobs value added in sport industry has changed into a state-of-the-art convergence-and-composite based system such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, legal systems that can reflect and implement it is urgently needed. Therefore, institutionally preemptive measures should be established before being new technological wave settled down in advance. Third, the development of a curriculum with substantial resources for strengthening the practical competency of sport industry manpower should be continued, and a revision of sport related laws on securing the budget is required. Conclusions By revising the current sport industry associated laws, it is expected to build a cornerstone on promoting job creation in sport industry.
PURPOSE This study presents policy implications for a Korean sports commission’s introduction and the strategies to realize it. METHODS As an important policy tool, a sports commission system attracts large-scale sports events, revitalizes local economies, and promotes the sports industry’s sustainable development. Such an introduction’s necessity and direction were explored through analysis of overseas cases and interviews with experts. First, the study examined the concept of a sports commission system, along with major overseas cases and derived policy implications to present a model suitable for Korea’s reality. RESULTS Introduction of a sports commission system requires reorganization of legal and administrative systems, strengthening the public-private cooperation model, convergence with the local tourism industry, and customized operation tailored to regional characteristics. In addition, future research directions include evaluating the system’s effectiveness after its introduction, operating customized commissions for each region, and developing sustainable models. CONCLUSIONS The results provide policy guidelines for successful introduction of the Korean sports commission system and can play an important role in establishing a foundation for development of the future sports industry and local economy. Furthermore, establishment of a comprehensive mid-to-long-term plan, including criteria for regional selection, organizational structure, and role distribution, should be prerequisite to introducing the system.
