Ahead of the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) President Seung-min Ryu, a decorated Olympian himself, is embracing a supportive role, echoing the sentiment of prioritizing athletes. Ryu, who succeeded Kee-Heung Lee as president in 2025, aims to help Korean athletes achieve a significant rebound after a disappointing performance at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Ryu, a former table tennis star and IOC member, emphasizes placing athletes and coaches at the center of KSOC's administration and has consistently positioned himself behind athletes at events. He is committed to ensuring a safe and successful Games for all involved.

Seung Min Ryu, the Olympic table tennis champion, has been elected as the new president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KOC), defeating Kee Heung LEE, who was seeking a third term. Ryu's victory was a surprise, overturning predictions that favored Lee. Ryu, who previously served as an IOC athlete representative, has initiated reforms within the KOC, including organizational restructuring, strengthening the Sports Fairness Committee, and amending the KOC charter to limit presidential terms to a single renewal and introduce online voting for future elections.

Kee Heung LEE, the former president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, has been suspended for 4 years by the KSOC following a decision by the Sports Fairness Committee. The disciplinary action follows conflicts with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism last year regarding allegations of employee hiring irregularities and bribery. LEE lost the KSOC presidential election in January 2025 to Seung Min RYU after facing widespread opposition to his third-term bid. The KSOC clarified that the suspension relates to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism audit results from last year, not the ongoing police investigation.

The police have secured all necessary documents from the Presidential Archives regarding allegations that special activity funds of the Blue House were used for the wardrobe of former President Moon Jae-in's wife, Kim Jung-sook. They are also investigating a case involving a woman who allegedly blackmailed football player Son Heung-min and another case regarding corruption at the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, where Kee Heung LEE was questioned.

Kee Heung LEE, former President of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KOC), has withdrawn his lawsuit against the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's (MCST) suspension of his duties. The withdrawal comes after LEE was investigated for alleged corruption, including 부정 채용, following a joint inspection by the Prime Minister’s Office in November 2024. LEE's requests for injunctions to suspend the duty suspension were previously denied by the court. He failed to secure a fourth term in the KOC presidency, losing to Seung Min RYU.