Busan Port Authority (BPA) was selected as a 2023 Leisure-Friendly Certified Company by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the 15th.


The Leisure-Friendly Certification System is a program that certifies exemplary companies that create a work environment where employees can harmoniously balance work and leisure life and contribute to the spread of leisure culture. BPA first obtained this certification in 2020.


BPA pursues not only Work-Life Balance but also Work-Life Harmony, operating various leisure-friendly systems.


▲ In-house cafes ▲ reading and sports facilities, and other leisure activity spaces are provided throughout the company to create a leisure environment that employees can enjoy daily nearby. For leisure activities with family and colleagues, BPA actively operates ▲ in-house club activities support ▲ selective welfare ▲ family-friendly programs.


Additionally, to improve working methods by reducing overtime and encouraging longer and more frequent use of leave, BPA continues efforts to establish a culture of leaving work on time through ▲ PC-OFF ▲ total overtime management ▲ leave in 30-minute units ▲ long-term leave and compensatory leave systems ▲ awards for departments excelling in leave usage.

Busan Port Authority organizational culture officer Deputy Manager Lee Yujeong is taking a commemorative photo for the leisure-friendly company certification.

Busan Port Authority organizational culture officer Deputy Manager Lee Yujeong is taking a commemorative photo for the leisure-friendly company certification.

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Recognizing these efforts positively, BPA has maintained its Leisure-Friendly Company certification in 2023. The certification is valid for three years until 2026.



Kang Jun-seok, President of BPA, said, “The satisfaction gained from free leisure activities increases the happiness of employees and enhances their work engagement. Individual happiness leads to organizational development, and we will continue to do our best so that BPA can contribute to the development of Busan Port, which we manage and operate.”


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