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Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters)

Kukkiwon, established in 1971, is the World Taekwondo Headquarters. It is the administrative and ceremonial center for taekwondo, the Korean martial art. The complex is located in Seoul's Gangnam-gu. It contains a performance hall for demonstrations and competitions, training facilities, a museum about taekwondo's history and global development, and administrative offices. Public taekwondo demonstrations and cultural events are held regularly. Kukkiwon is a center for taekwondo's global community.

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Kukkiwon, established in 1971, is the World Taekwondo Headquarters. It is the administrative and ceremonial center for taekwondo, the Korean martial art. The complex is located in Seoul's Gangnam-gu. It contains a performance hall for demonstrations and competitions, training facilities, a museum about taekwondo's history and global development, and administrative offices. Public taekwondo demonstrations and cultural events are held regularly. Kukkiwon is a center for taekwondo's global community.

Quick highlights

  • Global headquarters of World Taekwondo in central Seoul's Gangnam-gu
  • Taekwondo's global ceremonial-and-administrative center
  • Major performance hall for demonstrations and competitions
  • Training facilities and interpretive museum on taekwondo history
  • Regular public taekwondo demonstrations by world-class practitioners

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