AAU Taekwondo and Kukkiwon sign cooperation agreement in New York
The agreement aims to expand Taekwondo participation in the United States, strengthen training, and promote international exchange. It also lays the groundwork for talks on Kukkiwon Dan certification.
AAU Taekwondo and Kukkiwon signed a memorandum of understanding in New York on November 6, 2026, to support the development of Taekwondo in the United States. AAU Taekwondo President Clinton Oh and Kukkiwon President Yun Ung-suk signed the agreement, according to a statement sent to MASTKD.
The memorandum provides a framework for discussions on possible cooperation in Kukkiwon Dan certification. According to the statement, the two organizations will work out procedures and responsibilities in future talks.
The signing came weeks after Oh was elected to a four-year term on October 15. In an interview with MASTKD, Oh identified training for coaches and referees and expanding international opportunities for athletes as priorities for his term. Read the interview.
Jo Mirza receives honorary 7th Dan
During the ceremony, Yun presented an honorary 7th Dan certificate from Kukkiwon to Jo Mirza, president of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). AAU Vice President Jim Fox, AAU Taekwondo Director of International Affairs JunHyun Han, and Kukkiwon officials also attended.
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