Four in Ten South Korean Athletes Became Unemployed After Retirement
A national survey revealed that nearly 38% of South Korean athletes failed to find new employment after ending their sports careers, most of them before the age of 25.
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Machine Learning Classification of Poomsae Side Kick Performance
Researchers from Korea National Sport University developed machine learning (ML) models capable of classifying the execution of the Poomsae side kick, using kinematic data—joint angles, velocities, and timing—alongside physical attributes such as height, weight, and training experience. The study was published in the Journal of Sports Sciences (Taylor & Francis, 2025).
Scientific Study Revealed Taekwondo Benefits for Metabolic and Muscular Health in Older Women
In a quiet gym far from the Olympic spotlight, a group of women in their 60s tied their belts, stepped onto the mat, and began throwing kicks they had never imagined themselves doing. Twelve weeks later, science confirmed what their bodies had already felt: Taekwondo had changed them from the inside out.
84-Year-Old Earned Taekwondo Grandmaster Title
From Wadena, a small town in the state of Minnesota (USA), the story of Lolita Myers has inspired the Taekwondo world. At the age of 84, she earned the title of Grandmaster, proving that passion, discipline, and perseverance have no age limits.
In a Remote Alaskan Town, Taekwondo Helps Save a Rural School
In Whale Pass, a small community in Southeast Alaska (USA), a Taekwondo program has become an unexpected tool to keep the local school open. Discipline, community spirit, and technology are coming together to achieve what once seemed impossible: preventing the closure of a key educational center in the region.
John Kotsifas: “Fairness, transparency, and inclusion must guide the future of World Taekwondo”
The Australian lawyer and former WT Vice President outlines his vision as a candidate for the upcoming World Taekwondo Vice Presidency election. Kotsifas focuses on governance reform, representation for all nations, and adapting the sport to a changing global landscape.
Scandal Erupts During Iran Women’s Taekwondo League: Protests and Sanctions in Semifinal Clash
A major incident disrupted the opening round of Iran’s Women’s Taekwondo League “Irandokht”, when a semifinal match ended in a public protest that forced the temporary suspension of the live television broadcast and raised concerns over discipline and governance in the sport.
ATU Offers Free Referee Education Program for 100 International Referees — Accommodation Included
The Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU) has officially opened applications for the 2025 ATU Referee Education Program, to be held December 17–20, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. This is a unique opportunity for referees from across Asia, as the course is completely free of charge and includes five nights of hotel accommodation and local transportation provided by the organization.
Maher Magableh Elected as New President of the Oceania Taekwondo Union
The Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) successfully held its presidential election with representatives from 15 member nations participating through the Lumi Global electronic voting system.
WT Cancels 2025 World Para Taekwondo Championships and World Para Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
World Taekwondo (WT) has officially announced the cancellation of the 2025 World Para Taekwondo Championships and the 2025 World Para Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, following unsuccessful efforts to secure a host city for the events.
