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Purpose of Foundation and History

Traditional Korean Martial Art, Taekwondo. Our “Taekwondo Promotion Foundation” will protect the status of Korea as the center of Taekwondo in the world. Traditional Korean Martial Art, Taekwondo. Our “Taekwondo Promotion Foundation” will protect the status of Korea as the center of Taekwondo in the world.

Grounds of Foundation※ Act on the Promotion of Taekwondo and Creation of Taekwondo Park, Article 20

Purpose of Foundation※ Taekwondowon management and promotion

  • Taekwondowon creation and efficient management & operation

    01Taekwondowon creation andefficient management & operation

  • Execution of Taekwondo promotion businesses for the development of Taekwondo and the enhancement of international status

    02Execution of Taekwondo promotion businesses forthe development of Taekwondo andthe enhancement of international status

Duties

  • Taekwondowon creation and
    operation business
  • Taekwondo promotion
    study and research business
  • Taekwondo preservation, distribution
    and promotion business
  • Taekwondo promotion and
    support business
  • Taekwondowon facility
    rental business
  • Development of Taekwondo goods and contents
    and support of relevant industries

History

  • 2021 05Inauguration of The 6th Chairman Eunghwan Oh (term: 2021.05~2024.05)
  • 2014 04Opened Taekwondowon (opening ceremony: 2014. 09)
  • 2013 08Completed construction of Taekwondowon
  • 2012 02Changed name (Taekwondo Park → Taekwondowon)
  • 2010 10Designated as a public institution (Ministry of Strategy and Finance, Announcement No. 2010-3)
  • 2009 09Opening ceremony of Taekwondo Park
  • 2009 08Approval of Master Plan for Creation of Taekwondo Park (Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
  • 2008 06Incorporated according to Taekwondo Act
  • 2007 12Enactment of [Act on the Promotion of Taekwondo and Creation of Taekwondo Park]
  • 2005 07Founded Taekwondo Promotion Foundation (Ministry of Culture and Tourism)