This research is a survey of Busan citizens` consciousness concerning the ways to use the abandoned Mt. Hwangryeong site of sports education facilities in consideration of the necessity and reality of the leisure and cultural activities of youths through winter sports facilities, their participation desire, the influence on regional economy, the role as a cultural and tourism resource, and the nature-friendly environment. All 800 citizen, 50 each from 16 gu and gun areas, responded. 1. 91.0% of the surveyed citizens feel the necessity of an educational center of winter sports in Busan, while 88% expressed the will of participation in case the center is built. 2. The examined citizens think the winter sports center will be of help to youngsters as well as common citizens, especially contributing to the security of the cultural space for youths and the promotion of their leisure activities and physical development. 3. The responded citizens judge that the construction of the sports center will have positive effects on regional economy, sports, and cultural tourism. 4. 81.4% of the investigated citizens believe that the new center will be friendly with nature. The subjects also chose sports-concerned facilities for the Mt. Hwangnyeong site, above anything else. Therefore, this social survey will serve as an occasion of improving the interest of Busan citizens in winter sports, obtaining their support and participation, and enhancing their quality of life.
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