Financial stability, the increase of time for recreation, and the increasing interest in health have been rapidly changing the sports environment through a rapid increase of national interest in recreational sports and an increase of the economic value of sports. On the basis of implementing an institutional foundation for sports environment and policies, KISS has been actively developing sports policies to cope with the changes of the social environment and suggesting practical strategies and future perspectives. Furthermore, KISS is making every endeavor to activate an amateur 'sports-for-all' movement by emphasizing the improvement of socioeconomic effects and productivity through participation in amateur athletics.

Major Research Fields

• Developing models and strategies for the development of Korean sports in the 21st century
• Setting goals and directions for Korean sports policies
• Leading the direction of public policies for the promotion of national sports