The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism have launched a joint investigation into the Korea Shooting Federation following the illegal diversion of 30,000 rounds of ammunition by a shooting coach. The KSOC will review the Korea Shooting Federation's firearms and ammunition management and administrative processes to determine the facts surrounding the ammunition leak. Seung Min RYU, President of the KSOC, acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and promised thorough follow-up measures. The KSOC plans to improve ammunition management by establishing a real-time integrated management system and a shooter identification system. The KSOC takes responsibility for the poor ammunition management and ensures that the Jincheon National Training Center shooting range is well-managed with a 24-hour security system.

Police are investigating Seung Min RYU, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, on suspicion of embezzlement during his tenure as head of the Table Tennis Association. He is accused of establishing a sponsorship incentive program in 2021 and receiving incentives under another person's name, totaling approximately 200 million KRW by 2024. RYU has stated that the incentive recipients directly connected and worked with sponsoring companies.

Esports will be adopted as a formal sport in the 2026 National Junior Sports Festival in Busan. This decision follows the fulfillment of two conditions set in 2024, including securing a budget for esports participation and establishing a player registration system. While esports inclusion in the National Sports Festival is delayed due to budget issues, efforts are underway to secure funding for the 2026 budget. As of October 25, 2025, 986 esports athletes are registered with the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee. Kim Seung-soo emphasizes the need for government support to maintain South Korea's leading position in esports.

During the National Assembly's audit of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, lawmakers from both parties criticized the chronic issue of sexual violence in the sports sector. Democratic Party Rep. Yang Moon-seok highlighted a 'grooming sexual violence' case in speed skating, where the perpetrator received only a 3-year suspension and is now active as a university coach. People Power Party Rep. Jin Jong-oh pointed out that such issues within federations demoralize athletes with 100 days until the Winter Olympics and urged decisive action for a cleaner environment. Progressive Party Rep. Son Sol criticized the triathlon association's response to a minor's sexual assault case, where the victim was also disciplined. Assemblyman Kim Kyo-heung ordered the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee to exclude sexual offenders from leadership positions. Seung Min Ryu, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, pledged to eradicate sexual violence and misconduct against minors during his term, promising to implement the strongest possible measures.

Former female ice skater B, who was indicted for attacking her former coach A, testified at a parliamentary audit on October 27, 2025, about the abuse she suffered. B stated that she was sexually assaulted by coach A during her high school years. Despite A receiving a permanent ban from the Korean Skating Union, it was later reduced to a three-year suspension, allowing him to continue coaching. B expressed the need for strict measures against coaches who abuse their power. Seung Min RYU, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, apologized and pledged to eradicate violence and sexual assault in sports.