Regardless of whether it was in the construction of athletic facilities, or the development of international calibre athletes, both had the strong support and direction of the government. In fact, after the liberalization of cigarette ads in 1973 all revenues were used to establish an athletics promotion fund. As a result of such activity and support South Korea has emerged as a respected sports nation.
韓國一向重視體育，不但對經費來源、運動場的設置、選手的培育，都有強制性的法令規定；自一九七三年起更開放香煙廣告，將收入全數充做體育振興基金。