Sports Organizations to Re-enter Offices After 50-Day Blockade, Plan Legal Action

Sports organizations are preparing to regain access to their offices within the Olympic Park Handball Stadium next week, ending a 50-day work disruption caused by a protest. The Korean Sports Promotion Foundation and nine sports associations housed in the stadium have announced their intention to re-enter, despite concerns about potential clashes with protesters.

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We will not stand idly by the sacrifices and damages suffered by sports figures any longer.

The prolonged blockade has severely hampered the operations of these organizations. Key equipment and important documents remain inaccessible, forcing them to conduct only minimal operations from temporary spaces. This has led to significant delays in managing domestic and international competitions, supporting national athletes, certifying coaches, and handling administrative tasks. Preparations for the upcoming 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are particularly affected.

Furthermore, the inability to issue crucial documents, such as athletic performance certificates required for university admissions and employment, is causing widespread damage to athletes, students, coaches, and the general public. The sports associations are appealing for a swift return to their offices to resume normal administrative functions, emphasizing that temporary measures are insufficient.

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We will pursue state compensation claims against the election commission and others for damages incurred during the setup and management of the vote counting stations.

In response to the mounting damages, the Korean Sports Promotion Foundation and affiliated organizations are also planning legal action. They intend to file a state compensation claim against the Central Election Management Commission, holding it responsible for damages incurred during the process of setting up and managing the vote counting stations. Additionally, they plan to pursue all possible civil and criminal legal actions against those who have obstructed their access to their offices.

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We will also pursue all possible civil and criminal legal actions, including criminal complaints and damage claims, against those who have continuously obstructed access to our offices.