New Year’s Greetings

Respected Taekwondo Family Around the World!

We now say goodbye to an eventful year of 2019 and welcome 2020, the Year of Metal Rat.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to every one of you who have put concerted effort for the development of Taekwondo from where you are.

Kukkiwon was plagued by various issues over the last few years, which inevitably scathed Kukkiwon’s stature.

Hence, I would like to put the highest priority in rebuilding the status of Kukkiwon by reforming it into the World Taekwondo Headquarter that would lead the future of Taekwondo.

In 2020, all efforts will be put into stabilizing the internal system of Kukkiwon and establish the foundation for Kukkiwon’s reformation.

In line with my Inauguration Speech, I promise you that every member of Kukkiwon will put in ceaseless efforts to make Kukkiwon a trustworthy and shining organization.

I will listen to the voice of the Taekwondo Family with the humblest mind, and work tirelessly for the bright future of Kukkiwon.

Kindly join us and support us in Kukkiwon’s endeavors for the development of Taekwondo.

Beloved Taekwondo Family, may the New Year bless you with health, wealth and happiness.

I wish you and your family a happy new year.

Thank you.

On New Year’s Morning,

Choi Young-Ryul

President of Kukkiwon