Following the launch of the Korean Anti-Doping Agency (KADA) November 2, a partially revised Legislative Bill of National Sports Promotion Law for Anti-Doping suggested by Korea’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism was submitted to the plenary session of the National Assembly and was passed December 22. The law provides Korea with an anti-doping policy and the new agency KADA, approved by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, is an attempt to conduct various projects and activities related to anti-doping. The bill takes effect in three months.
PyeongChang 2014 says the bill is expected to have a positive effect on PyeongChang’s bid for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games since the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will take into consideration the new law and system when it assesses PyeongChang as a host city for the 2014 Games.
Kim Jin-sun, Governor of Gangwon Province said, “I am pleased to hear the news that the partially revised bill of National Sports Promotion for Anti-Doping was passed in the National Assembly. Under the revised provisions concerning anti-doping for sports the policy will protect athletes from the threat of drugs and create a fair-play atmosphere for all sports activities.
“Eventually it will further promote the development of sports and advance Korea’s international reputation as a powerful sports nation. Moreover it signifies that PyeongChang has completely prepared for its successful bid for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games”.
Meanwhile Prime Minister Han Myeong Sook signed an affidavit on administrative and financial support for PyeongChang 2014 and active governmental support for hosting the Games. The affidavits include the Prime Ministers pledge on the national and local level of governmental support, fulfillment of duties as an Olympic host, financial support, and security for the Games and 31 direct pledges from 10 government departments.
President Roh Moo-hyun Thursday stressed the need for more cooperation between companies when speaking at a meeting of about 150 business representatives. About 150 people including heads of Korea’s five economic organizations and the heads of 30 small and medium-sized firms attended the meeting. Chairpersons of the 30 larges companies also attended.
