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Kukkiwon reactivated the 2026 Demo Team selection process and appointed Ahn Jae-yoon to the World Taekwondo Academy

Seoul, South Korea — Kukkiwon has taken two key steps toward its 2026 structure: it has restarted the selection process for full-time members of the Taekwondo Demonstration Team (with results and evaluations scheduled for January) and appointed Ahn Jae-yoon as the new deputy director of training, responsible for leading the academic and training work of the World Taekwondo Academy (WTA).

World Taekwondo set the agenda for the Executive Council in Fujairah

World Taekwondo (WT) circulated a working document within its governing structure that outlines, minute by minute, the institutional week in Fujairah: Extraordinary Council Meeting, leadership workshop, and spaces where the finest political reading of the 2026 launch will be centered. In this schedule, one part stands out as a key point: presentations by the Continental Unions, with their presidents or representatives presenting their projects and direction to the Council.

ETU Congratulated Constantin Apostol on Re-Election as Romania Taekwondo Federation President

European Taekwondo Union (ETU) congratulated its Vice President Constantin Apostol on being re-elected as President for a new term at the Romania Taekwondo Federation (WT), crediting his “many years of dedication,” “strong leadership,” and “clear vision” as key drivers behind the growth of Romanian Taekwondo.

Ky-Tu Dang launches candidacy amid institutional crisis in Denmark

DENMARK. Ky-Tu Dang, a historic figure in Danish Taekwondo and Poomsae world champion, announced that he is running for the board of directors of Dansk Taekwondo Forbund (DTaF) ahead of the extraordinary 2026 representative meeting, in a context of internal tension that has been dragging on since 2025 and has also impacted high performance.

KTA sent New Year’s greetings for 2026 and reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of Taekwondo in South Korea

The Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA) released a message for the beginning of 2026—the Year of Byeongo (丙午年) in the traditional calendar—and wished health and happiness to the Taekwondo family. The text was signed by Jin-bang Yang, president of the KTA.

WT requests historical photos for “Memories of Taekwondo” in Chuncheon 2026

World Taekwondo invited Continental Unions (CUs) and Member National Associations (MNAs) to submit one historical and iconic photograph per country to be included in the special exhibition “Memories of Taekwondo,” planned as part of the “Chuncheon 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships,” scheduled for September 16-20, 2026, in Chuncheon, South Korea.

Distinction in South Korea for Lee Kyu-seok, historical figure of Taekwondo

SEOUL, South Korea — A Korean media outlet honored Lee Kyu-seok with the “2025 대한민국 10대 인물상” (Top 10 People 2025) award in a publication that introduced him as Honorary Vice President of World Taekwondo and highlighted his career as an educator and key leader in the international expansion of the sport.