Korean professional baseball saw record-breaking attendance, exceeding 12.3 million fans. The LG Twins secured their second consecutive championship, while the Hanwha Eagles reached the Korean Series for the first time in 19 years, led by MVP Cody Ponce, who has since joined the MLB. In a surprising turn of events, Ryu Seung-min, a former Olympic table tennis champion, defeated Kee Heung LEE to become the new president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KOC), promising reforms including term limits and modernized elections. Volleyball star Kim Yeon-kyung concluded her illustrious career with a championship and MVP awards. Finally, Hyundai Capital achieved a historic treble, winning the cup, regular league, and championship series.

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.

The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) decided to transition from an indirect to a direct election system for its president. This decision, made on 2025-11-26, includes the implementation of mobile and online voting, as well as stricter candidate qualification requirements. The KSOC also approved the establishment of an 'Integrity and Ethics Team' to promote a culture of integrity and combat corruption. Furthermore, the KSOC will enhance its oversight of member sports organizations involved in social controversies and mandate safety measures during events.

Police conducted a search and seizure of the office and residence of the former secretary-general of the Korea Table Tennis Association, Jeong Hae-cheon, a close associate of Seung Min RYU, the president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, regarding allegations of receiving sponsorship incentives under a borrowed name. Jeong was jointly reported to the police with Chairman RYU on charges including breach of trust. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's financial crime investigation team recently searched the office of the organizing committee for the 2026 Gangneung World Masters Table Tennis Championships and Jeong's home. Civic groups had previously reported Chairman RYU for illegal payment of sponsorship incentives during his tenure as president of the Korea Table Tennis Association. Police suspect that Seung Min RYU may have received incentives in the name of a representative of his agency's brother, who received approximately 200 million won in sponsorship incentives.