The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) conference, setting international standards for anti-doping regulations, opened in Busan. The event, held at BEXCO, brings together over 2,000 attendees from 191 countries. The conference will determine the World Anti-Doping Code and related standards for 2027-2032. Discussions include strengthening youth athlete protection and respecting the operational independence of national anti-doping organizations. The conference also addresses the "Enhanced Games," a controversial event that allows banned substances and advanced equipment. The Busan Declaration, emphasizing fair play and international cooperation, will be announced at the closing ceremony.

The 2025 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Conference will be held in Busan, South Korea from December 1st to 5th. This marks the first time the conference has been held in Asia, with approximately 2,000 delegates from 191 countries, including the heads of the International Olympic Committee, international federations, and national anti-doping organizations, attending. The conference will focus on establishing new standards for fair play in sports and the revision of the World Anti-Doping Code, which will be implemented from 2027. The 'Busan Declaration' will be announced on December 5th, emphasizing athlete protection and international cooperation.

Busan is preparing to host the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) General Assembly from December 1-5, 2025, at BEXCO. The city held an inter-agency meeting to coordinate preparations with the Korea Anti-Doping Agency, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, Korean Paralympic Committee, Busan Metropolitan Office of Education, Busan Sports Council, Busan Tourism Organization, and BEXCO. The general assembly will determine anti-doping regulations and standards applicable to all sports from 2027 to 2032, with an expected attendance of 2,000 people from 191 countries.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Anti-Doping Agency (KADA) held a ceremony to commemorate the 2025 World Anti-Doping Day. Minister Yoo In-chon encouraged participation in realizing clean and fair sports and acknowledged related individuals. The ceremony promoted the 2025 WADA General Assembly in Busan, the first in Asia. Bobsleigh athlete Won Yoon-jong was appointed as a new athlete representative to KADA. The Fair Play Ground, an experiential anti-doping cultural space, also broke ground.

In an interview with MBC News, Park Ji-won discusses the allegations surrounding Lee Jae-myung, expressing skepticism about the prosecution's case and suggesting that the focus on the case might be politically motivated. He also comments on the internal struggles within the People Power Party (PPP), criticizing the apparent manipulation of the leadership election. Park emphasizes the importance of the National Assembly as the primary arena for the opposition's actions while acknowledging the need for occasional public appeals. He supports the special investigation into Kim Gun-hee's stock manipulation case.