World Taekwondo has significantly expanded its digital footprint throughout 2025, certifying 67 Match Operators and showcasing its innovations at global forums like the Empower Esports Worldwide Series and the CISM General Assembly. Key partnerships, including one with Refract Technologies utilizing the AXIS motion-tracking system, are driving advancements in areas like virtual para-taekwondo and metaverse integration. The sport is gaining recognition from the International Olympic Committee and is slated for inclusion in events like the South East Asian Games and the Gymnasiade, signaling a period of substantial growth.

World Taekwondo is facing criticism for its handling of an incident at the World Under-21 Taekwondo Championships in Nairobi where Iranian athlete Rozhan Goudarzi withdrew to avoid competing against an Israeli opponent. The federation's silence and the unexpected rule change that placed Goudarzi in this position have raised concerns about athlete protection and political neutrality. The incident underscores the vulnerabilities of Iranian athletes facing pressure not to compete against Israelis, violating the Olympic Charter. Unlike the International Judo Federation, World Taekwondo has not taken a strong stance on the issue.

Emine Göğebakan and Nafia Kuş Aydin from Türkiye won gold medals at the World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi. Göğebakan won the women's -46 kg final and Kuş Aydin secured her gold in the women's over -73 kg. Both athletes emphasized the importance of teamwork and are now focused on the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Boubacar Mangue Gaya of Niger received a two-year ban (October 12, 2025 - October 11, 2027) for a doping violation at the African Club Championships. The athlete tested positive for furosemide, a prohibited diuretic. His results from July 5 to October 12, 2025, are disqualified.

The Korean men's taekwondo team secured their fifth consecutive overall victory at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships. The team won two gold medals (Seo Eun-soo in the 54kg category and Kang Sang-hyun in the +87kg category), one silver medal (Seong Yu-hyun in the 68kg category), and two bronze medals (Jang Jun in the 63kg category and Seo Geon-woo in the 80kg category). In contrast, the women's team failed to win a gold medal for the third consecutive championship, with Kim Yu-jin winning a silver medal in the 57kg category. The championships took place in Wuxi, China. The next World Championships will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan in 2027.