I planned the Seoul Olympics

Author: Park Se-jin
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Mr. Park served as the president of the organizing committee for the 1988 Seoul Olympics and successfully led the committee to host an outstanding Olympic Games. It can be said without exaggeration that the Seoul Olympics was one of the most successful Olympic Games in history. It had a positive and significant impact on various aspects of South Korea's economy, politics, and society, ushering the country into a new era in history. With more than two years remaining until Beijing hosts the Olympics, during this critical period of preparations, the experiences shared by Mr. Park Se-jin in his book I Planned the Seoul Olympics will provide us with valuable insights and inspiration. — He Zhenliang, IOC Member, Honorary President of the Chinese Olympic Committee
The great achievements of the Seoul Olympics will forever be recorded in history. For members of the Olympic family and all countries aspiring to host the Olympics, it serves as a model worth learning from. In this sense, I believe it is highly meaningful for Park Se-jin, the president of the Seoul Olympic Committee, to compile and publish the story of the Seoul Olympics from beginning to end. I extend my congratulations to him. In this book, Mr. Park vividly narrates the sweat, wisdom, and prayers poured into creating the myth of the Seoul Olympics. I expect this book will resonate deeply with readers. — Juan Antonio Samaranch, Former IOC President
Just as the Eastern proverb says, "By reviewing the past, one learns the new," the successful Seoul Olympics held in Seoul, a neighbor of China, offers many untold stories behind its preparation and successful conclusion. The personal guiding philosophy or principles of Park Se-jin, the president who meticulously organized and planned the Seoul Olympics, will serve as a living example for the organizers of the Beijing Olympics and the Chinese people, thereby further sparking interest in this book. — Kim Young-sam, Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea
The 1988 Seoul Olympics was one of the most successful Olympic Games in history, setting numerous records. Among these, Park Se-jin, the president of the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee, played an indispensable role. He was responsible for the comprehensive planning, organization, and management of the entire Olympic Games. This book is a summary of his experience in organizing the Olympics, and it is believed to offer valuable insights for Beijing's hosting of the 2008 Olympics. The Olympics are a superlative project and a supreme challenge in terms of management. Whether for sports event organizers, planners, the business community, or the management field, there is much to be learned from it.