The UN World Meditation Day Korea Committee has officially launched to promote meditation and national peace of mind. Led by Venerable Goldang, chairperson of the Cheonggye Order of Korean Buddhism's Seonmyeongsang Committee, the committee aims to encourage meditation, foster individual peace and happiness, and strengthen community resilience. The initiative seeks to unite various meditation groups and religions, with prominent figures including former Korean Sport & Olympic Committee president Kee Heung Lee, participating as advisors. The committee hopes to contribute to a more harmonious and peaceful Korean society by leveraging the power of meditation.

Gimhae City will host four national sports competitions in December. These include the Gyeongnam Line Dance Marathon Festival, the 1st Gimhae Futsal Federation President's Cup National Futsal Tournament, the 2nd Gimhae Mayor's Cup National Kickboxing Tournament, and the 42nd Korea Badminton Association President's Cup National Life Sports Badminton Tournament. Additionally, Gimhae signed an agreement to host the Kimhae KTFL National Track and Field Competition for three years and has agreed to host the President's Cup National Hockey Tournament and the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President's Cup National Life Sports Hockey Tournament annually starting next year.

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.

On December 1, 2025, the Chief Secretary discussed the South Mountain cable car's preferential treatment, requesting a comprehensive investigation into its operations. Concerns were raised about the cable car's 60-year monopoly and inconsistent land-use fees, leading to calls for regulatory improvements. Additionally, discussions were held regarding sports violence, including a recent incident in a middle school wrestling team. The Chief Secretary urged the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee to enhance protection for victims and ensure fair investigations. The meeting also addressed the rights of foreign seasonal workers, emphasizing the need for improved management and protection of their rights.

The Presidential Office addressed the recent data breach at Coupang, emphasizing the need for fundamental system improvements. The Chief of Staff highlighted structural flaws in personal information protection. Regarding sports violence, specifically the ongoing issues in school sports, the office stressed that the problem, which has persisted for decades, can no longer be ignored. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism was instructed to improve systems to protect the identities of victims and ensure fair investigations, with a focus on cooperation with the 232. The Ministry of Education and education offices were also asked to reinforce the management of school sports violence.