India Taekwondo President, Namdev Shirgaonkar, faces scrutiny over alleged financial misconduct and governance issues. Despite MYAS recognition, his IOA affiliation is questioned. A criminal investigation is underway regarding misappropriation of government funds. Shirgaonkar denies all allegations.

Kim Un-yong, former president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, showcased his athleticism in his 40s, achieving a 100m sprint in 14.3 seconds and performing 100 consecutive double jump ropes. In 1973, at age 42, Kim, then president of the Korea Taekwondo Association, highlighted his consistent jump rope routine since 1962. Despite not having a typical athletic build (169cm, 82kg), he demonstrated his fitness by jumping and lightly touching the 3m-high ceiling with both hands, he emphasized his efforts in promoting taekwondo, leading to its adoption as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and as an official sport at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Later in life, Kim faced legal issues, including embezzlement charges and allegations of interfering with the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics bid. Despite these controversies, the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee honored him as a 'Sports Hero' in 2015.

Uzbekistan's two-time Olympic taekwondo champion, Ulugbek Rashitov, has been banned until May 12, 2027, for whereabouts failures, marking a significant anti-doping rule violation (ADRV). This follows a similar violation by fellow Uzbek athlete Feruza Sadikova, banned until May 2, 2028, and an ongoing case involving Gulsanam Alijonova. Rashitov's results from February 3 until his ban have been disqualified. These cases highlight a concerning trend of ADRVs within Uzbekistan's taekwondo program. For comparison, Great Britain's Jade Jones faced a whereabouts-related issue in 2024 but was not disqualified.

British Taekwondo has achieved full recognition from all UK Home Nation Sports Councils and UK Sport, marking a governance milestone. This unified recognition is expected to improve access to funding and support. British Taekwondo, in collaboration with GB Taekwondo, UK Sport, and Manchester City football club, will host the World Taekwondo Grand Prix in 2027, featuring both Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. CEO Ian Leafe visited Kukkiwon to discuss collaboration. New coaching standards require Level 2 certification and registered Club Welfare Officers. A new membership platform, 'My Club Hub,' has been launched with Sport 80. British Taekwondo also plans to launch a beginner-friendly competition circuit, finalize a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), and introduce new School and Tots Programmes in early summer 2025, along with a new podcast.

Pimol Srivikorn was elected as the new president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) for the 2025-2029 term, succeeding Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, after Suchai Pornchaisakudom protested and left the assembly due to disputes over athlete voting eligibility. The election's legitimacy is questioned, with concerns raised about political interference and potential IOC intervention. World Taekwondo congratulated Srivikorn, who is also the president of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand, on his election.