Korean Sport & Olympic Committee

South Korea performance at 2026 Asian Games and Para Games

18 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Sejong athletes win five medals at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games

South Korean athletes concluded the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in third place, securing 39 gold medals, falling short of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) target of 40 to 50. China led with 169 gold medals,

South Korean military exemption reform debate

5 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korean National Assembly scrutinizes sports administration

Following the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, South Korea has entered a period of intense debate regarding military service exemptions for athletes and artists. The controversy was triggered by the conduct of members of t

Legal investigations into Yoo Seung-min

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Yoo Seung-min referred to prosecutors over university hiring scandal

Yoo Seung-min, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee and former lawmaker, has faced multiple legal challenges involving allegations of professional misconduct and obstruction of business. In late September,

Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games underway

29 clusters · 100 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Asian Para Games 2026: Indonesia and India contingents arrive in Japan

The 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya concluded after 16 days of competition, marked by Japan’s record-breaking 83 gold medals and significant logistical controversies regarding housing and transportation. Hosting duties

South Korean athletic success and controversies at AsianGems

5 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games conclude with record performances and controversy

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games concluded on October 4, 2026, following 16 days of competition. While the event saw over 350 records broken, including 50 world records, it was heavily criticized for operational and logistic