Dear Suwon drug crime attorney, I would like to report a suspected sports doping case.

Hello. This is the Suwon drug crime attorney.

The sports doping you asked about refers to an athlete's use of prohibited substances or prohibited methods for the purpose of improving performance, and it is strictly prohibited under the National Sports Promotion Act and the Korean Anti-Doping Rules.

Article 2 of Korea's National Sports Promotion Act defines 'doping' as the act of using prohibited substances or prohibited methods, and Article 15 specifies the State's responsibility for education, publicity, guidance, and supervision at the national level to prevent doping.

In addition, under Article 35-2, athletes registered with a sports organization must undergo doping tests.

If these are violated, under Article 13 of the Korean Anti-Doping Rules, a minimum of a 1-year up to a permanent suspension of eligibility may be imposed.

Representative prohibited substances used in doping include muscle-building agents, diuretics, blood doping, stimulants, and narcotic analgesics, which, apart from the purpose of improving performance, can cause physical and psychological side effects.

For example, muscle-building agents have the effect of increasing muscle strength, but they can cause serious side effects such as masculinization and growth disorders.

If you currently have no physical evidence regarding the suspected doping but have suspicions based on the circumstances, you may report anonymously to the Korea Anti-Doping Agency (KADA) or to the Clean Sport Center of the Korean Sport and Olympic Committee .

The identity of the reporter is thoroughly protected, and, in accordance with formal procedures, a doping test may be conducted on the athlete concerned.

If a report or dispute related to doping is anticipated, because it is a sensitive matter, it may also be a good idea to carefully obtain legal advice from the Suwon drug crime attorney.