The Korea Times
The World Taekwondo Headquarters, also known as Kukkiwon, has launched the organizing committee for the 2026 World Taekwondo Hanmadang, marking a key step in the preparations for the global event set for August. The committee held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, with fewer than 80 days remaining before the competition. The event will run Aug. 1-5 at Kukkiwon in Seoul in cooperation with the Gangnam District Office. Organizers expect about 5,000 participants from 55 countries to compete in 15 disciplines across 143 divisions. Kukkiwon President Yoon Woong-seok and organizing officials attended the meeting, where the event’s master plan was unveiled under the slogan, “Kukkiwon, A New Dawn for the World Taekwondo Hanmadang.” The plan focuses on redefining the event’s identity, restoring its authority, improving budget efficiency and compensation systems, expanding participation, staging a landmark opening ceremony and securing corporate sponsorships. Han Hye-jin, a former Kukkiwon board member and CEO of Mookas PlayOn, will serve as acting chair of the organizing committee and s
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