무도비즈니스타임즈 안병철 기자 | By Byung-Chul Ahn, Mudo Biz Times Yoon Woong-seok Elected as the 18th Kukkiwon President On September 19, 2025, Yoon Woong-seok, former head of the Kukkiwon Training Center, was elected as the 18th President of the World Taekwondo Headquarters, Kukkiwon. Out of 1,561 valid votes, Yoon secured 737 votes (47.21%), defeating Ahn Yong-gyu (544 votes, 34.85%) and Nam Seung-hyun (280 votes, 17.94%)【mookas】. The voter turnout reached 67.46%, with 1,561 of 2,314 eligible electors casting their ballots. Yoon’s official term will begin on October 7 and last for three years, with the p
무도비즈니스타임즈 안병철 기자 | Hoki Taekwondo Launches Global Franchise Expansion, Starting with Mexico Hoki Taekwondo is officially embarking on its journey to establish a global Taekwondo franchise, with Mexico as its initial launchpad. As the birthplace of Taekwondo, South Korea has long been recognized for its efforts in spreading the martial art worldwide and producing exceptional instructors. However, the lack of a structured franchise system has posed challenges in providing systematic support for overseas Taekwondo dojangs, limiting their potential for growth and sustainability. Recognizing this g