Table of Contents
- Beyond the Movie City: 'Baseball City Busan'
- Significance and Overview of the Korean Baseball Hall of Fame Groundbreaking
- Location, Size, and Content: A Museum for 'Viewing, Enjoying, and Recording' Baseball
- Impact on Tourism and Economy: Synergy with Osiria and the Sports Cluster
- Process Roadmap and Administrative Support: Completion in 2026, Opening in the First Half of 2027
- When Will the Lotte Giants Win Again?—Creating ‘Memories of the Next Championship’ at the Hall of Fame
- Conclusion: City Identity Tied Together by Baseball, a New Chapter for Busan
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Beyond the Movie City: 'Baseball City Busan'
Busan held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Korean Baseball Hall of Fame and officially commenced construction.
The event took place on September 16th at 2 PM at the site of the Gijang County Baseball Theme Park, with Mayor Park Hyung-joon, KBO President Heo Koo-yeon, Gijang County Governor Jeong Jong-bok, along with local dignitaries and citizens attending to commemorate the establishment of the baseball museum.
This project aims for completion in October 2026, with the opening planned for the first half of 2027. Through this Hall of Fame, Busan will gain a new identity as a sacred place for baseball after the sea of movies.
Significance and Overview of the Korean Baseball Hall of Fame Groundbreaking
This project, initiated to commemorate the 120-year history of Korean baseball, was confirmed through the cooperation of Busan City, Gijang County, and the KBO.
Busan City will provide support for the construction costs, Gijang County will provide the site and be responsible for construction and operation, while the KBO will be in charge of securing exhibits, allowing each institution to play an organic role.
This groundbreaking ceremony is an important milestone that signifies the official launch of the project after a long preparation process and provides an opportunity for Busan to further enhance its reputation as a baseball city.
Location, Size, and Content: A Museum for 'Viewing, Enjoying, and Recording' Baseball
The project site is located at the baseball theme park in Ilgwang Tourist Area, Gijang County, with the address being San 3 Cheonggwang-ri, Ilgwang-eup. The site area is 1,852㎡, and the total floor area is 2,998㎡, consisting of one basement level and three above-ground floors.
The first-floor exhibition space will introduce the history and development of Korean baseball through various themes. On the second floor, the Hall of Fame will provide experiences of major baseball moments using AI-based media art alongside the inductees.
The third floor will house storage and office spaces, playing a crucial role in preserving and studying about 49,000 artifacts held by the KBO. This space will serve as a complex platform integrating education, experience, and archiving beyond mere exhibition.
Impact on Tourism and Economy: Synergy with Osiria and the Sports Cluster
The Hall of Fame is expected to promote stay-type tourism in conjunction with the baseball theme park and Osiria tourism complex in the eastern region of Busan.
If experiential and educational programs for both baseball fans and family visitors can be continuously offered, steady demand will arise in local accommodations, dining, transportation, and various businesses.
Furthermore, if domestic and international baseball exchange events and invitations for players and legends are held, Busan can advance as a representative city where sports, MICE, and culture converge.
Process Roadmap and Administrative Support: Completion in 2026, Opening in the First Half of 2027
This project is scheduled to formally commence construction in the second half of 2025 after completing its design services. The total project cost is expected to reach 19 billion won, with construction and exhibition installation to proceed simultaneously. Completion is slated for October 2026, followed by a trial operation before its official opening in the first half of 2027.
Busan City is prioritizing visitor convenience by providing support from specialized curators, enhancing content, and improving accessibility and guidance systems. After the opening, the city plans to gradually increase educational programs in collaboration with schools, clubs, and professional teams to ensure stable operations.
When Will the Lotte Giants Win Again?—Creating ‘Memories of the Next Championship’ at the Hall of Fame
The Lotte Giants, known as Busan’s baseball team, boast a record of two championships in the Korean Series in 1984 and 1992. Citizens earnestly hope to experience “the next moment of victory” once again in Busan.
The Hall of Fame will offer a space where the legacy and tactical changes of legendary players can be experienced immersively, serving as a hub for youth, amateurs, and professional players to learn together.
This space will deepen fan culture and function as a repository of knowledge and passion that supports Busan’s baseball ecosystem. Furthermore, it will contribute to creating sustainable energy for the ‘next championship’.
Conclusion: City Identity Tied Together by Baseball, a New Chapter for Busan
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Korean Baseball Hall of Fame in Busan becomes an important milestone in commemorating the glory of past baseball achievements and designing future baseball culture.
Once this baseball museum is completed, Busan will transform into a true baseball city where the energy of the stadium meets the historical records of the museum and the communication of the fan community.
As the KBO and local communities collaborate to create the baseball archive for the next 100 years, we once again ask, “When will the Lotte Giants win again?”
The answer lies in the future we will build together with fans, players, and the local community in Busan.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where was the ground-breaking ceremony for the Busan Korean Baseball Hall of Fame held?
It was held on September 16, 2023, at the site of the Gijang County Baseball Theme Park.
On September 16, 2023, at 2 PM, Busan City held the ground-breaking ceremony for the Korean Baseball Hall of Fame at the site of the Gijang County Baseball Theme Park. Key figures including Mayor Park Hyung-joon and KBO President Heo Koo-yeon, Gijang County Governor Jeong Jong-bok, along with citizens attended to commemorate the important event of the establishment of the baseball museum.
Q. What are the main entities involved in the construction of the Korean Baseball Hall of Fame and their roles?
Busan City, Gijang County, and KBO collaborate to share roles and responsibilities.
The Korean Baseball Hall of Fame project is supported by Busan City for construction costs, with Gijang County providing the site and handling construction and operation. KBO is responsible for securing exhibits, enabling the three organizations to operate collaboratively. This collaborative structure is being promoted as a significant project commemorating 120 years of Korean baseball history.
Q. What is the location and scale of the Hall of Fame?
It is located at the Gijang County Ilgwang Tourist Area Baseball Theme Park with a total floor area of about 3,000㎡.
The Hall of Fame will be located within the baseball theme park in Ilgwang-ri, Cheonggwang, Gijang County. The site area is 1,852㎡, and the building will consist of one basement and three levels above ground, totaling about 2,998㎡. Various exhibitions and educational and research functions are planned for this space.
Q. What kind of content and exhibitions will take place at the Hall of Fame?
It will focus on Korean baseball history, AI media art, and the exhibition and study of artifacts.
The first floor will showcase the history of Korean baseball on various themes, while the Hall of Fame on the second floor will allow visitors to experience significant moments using AI media art alongside the inductees. The third floor will serve as a storage and research area managing around 49,000 artifacts. This space will function as a complex platform integrating education, experience, and preserving records.
Q. How will the Hall of Fame impact tourism and the economy in Busan?
It is expected to stimulate stay-type tourism and create stable demand for local businesses.
The Hall of Fame is expected to provide experiential and educational programs not just for baseball fans but also for family visitors in conjunction with the Osiria tourism complex and sports cluster. This will bring continuous economic ripple effects to the local accommodation, dining, and transportation sectors, leading to Busan becoming a representative city where sports and culture merge through domestic and international baseball exchange events and invitations to legends.
Q. What is the schedule for the construction and opening of the Hall of Fame?
Construction will start in the second half of 2025, with completion in October 2026 and opening in the first half of 2027.
The total project cost is around 19 billion won, and after completing the design services, construction is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025. The goal is to complete it in October 2026, with subsequent installation of exhibits and a trial operation before opening in the first half of 2027. Busan City will focus on visitor convenience and the development of educational programs to ensure stable operations.
Q. What are the Lotte Giants’ championship records and the expectations of the citizens?
They won twice in 1984 and 1992, and citizens are looking forward to the next championship.
The representative baseball team of Busan, the Lotte Giants, has won the Korean Series in 1984 and 1992. Citizens hope that with the establishment of the Hall of Fame, they can once again experience “the next championship” in Busan, wishing for a future that players and fans can build together.
Q. What significance does the Hall of Fame hold for the baseball culture and community in Busan?
It serves as a hub for experiencing, learning, and deepening fan culture.
The Hall of Fame offers immersive experiences of the trails and tactical changes of legendary players, providing a space for youth and professionals to learn together. This is an important place that will deepen fan culture and act as a repository of knowledge and passion that sustains Busan’s baseball ecosystem, contributing to the sustainable energy for the ‘next championship’.
Q. How will Busan change when the Korean Baseball Hall of Fame is completed?
It will become a true baseball city where baseball history and fan communities intertwine.
With the completion of the Hall of Fame, Busan will re-emerge as a true baseball city where the excitement of the stadium, historical records of the museum, and communication within the fan community harmoniously intersect. As the KBO and local communities work together to create a baseball archive for the next 100 years, Busan will be a representative city where sports culture and tourism converge.
