Pau Gasol, a retired NBA legend and Hall of Famer, has been elected as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athlete Representative. He will serve as the new chair, alongside Maya Blotschovska (Poland), Humphrey Kayange (Kenya), and Oluwaseyi Smith (Canada) as vice-chairs. Gasol, previously an IOC member and committee member, will represent athletes' voices in the IOC's highest decision-making bodies. Korean bobsledder Won Yoon-jong, a former Olympian, will also serve as an IOC Athlete Representative alongside Gasol. This marks the third time a Korean has held this position, following Moon Dae-sung and Seung-min Ryu.

Korean bobsled legend Won Yun-jong has been elected as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athlete Representative, securing the top spot with 1176 votes. This marks a historic moment as he is the first winter sports athlete from Korea to hold this position. His term will last for eight years, until the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Won Yun-jong joins Kim Jae-yeol, the President of the International Skating Union (ISU), as Korea's representatives on the IOC. As an Athlete Representative, Won will have the same rights and obligations as an IOC member, including voting rights and involvement in decisions regarding Olympic host cities and sports selection. He expressed gratitude and pledged to advocate for athletes and strengthen networks within the Olympic movement.

Following Kim Jae-yeol's election to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board, Won Yun-jong has been elected as an IOC Athlete Representative, significantly enhancing South Korea's sporting diplomacy. Won secured a decisive victory in the Athlete Representative election, garnering 1176 out of 2393 votes. This marks the third time a South Korean has held the position, following Moon Dae-sung and Ryu Seung Min. With Kim Jae-yeol also on the IOC Executive Board, South Korea now has two IOC members, a development expected to positively influence future bids, such as the 2036 Summer Olympics.

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 Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has approached the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) to gauge interest in hosting the 2029 Winter Asian Games, as Saudi Arabia faces difficulties in constructing the necessary facilities. Seung Min RYU reported the inquiry to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which is now reviewing the feasibility of hosting the Games.