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Taekwondo has reached a new level of recognition in the United States. Thanks to an initiative by state legislator Cindy Ryu, the state of Washington approved a tax exemption for Taekwondo lessons, officially recognizing the discipline in state law as an educational, cultural, and sports activity.
Taekwondo is far more than an Olympic sport. It is a martial art deeply rooted in Korean culture, and this October it will once again be showcased on one of the country’s most prominent stages: the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX 2025).
The Pan American Taekwondo Union (PATU) officially announced the removal of Dennis Berdugo as Sport Director on September 23, 2025. The decision comes after his actions during the Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games sparked strong controversy, and following the publication of prior complaints that had shadowed him for years. In his place, the organization appointed Master Santiago Escutia Martínez, in an effort to restore credibility and transparency within the technical area.
On September 29, 2025, the Oceania Taekwondo Union (OTU) will hold its elections. The process comes after months of controversy that included allegations of manipulation, accusations of conflicts of interest, and even the intervention of World Taekwondo (WT), headquartered in Korea.
NEW DELHI – The governance of India Taekwondo, the national body recognized by World Taekwondo (WT), faces an unprecedented crisis. Hundreds of athletes, coaches, and regional leaders have taken to the streets demanding transparency, accountability, and above all, the removal of President Namdev Shirgaonkar, who is accused of leading the federation through unconstitutional practices and financial mismanagement.
Once again, and on the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee, World Taekwondo (WT) is analyzing and testing a set of modifications to the sparring rules. These tests are not definitive: they are currently part of a technical evaluation process, and it will not be until the World Taekwondo General Assembly on October 23 in Wuxi, China, that a decision will be made on whether or not to approve them for the Olympic cycle leading up to Los Angeles 2028.
Seoul, South Korea – At a critical moment for the institutional future of Taekwondo, Kukkiwon elected its new president. On September 19, Yun Ung-suk, former director of the Kukkiwon Training Center, was elected as the 18th president of the organization after winning a close vote held online using the K-Voting system. His official term will begin on October 7, 2025, and run until October 6, 2028.
Guadeloupe, Caribbean — Kombat Taekwondo proudly announces the KT017 Grand Prix World Title Championships, which will be held on December 5, 2025, at the Palais Des Sports Du Gosier, one of the Caribbean’s premier event venues.
Buenos Aires, Argentina – On Sunday, October 5, MASTKD will take an unprecedented step in its media history: the debut of a live television-style format that promises to change the way Taekwondo connects with its audience.
The 2024 Paris Olympics exposed Taekwondo's growing reliance on technology to safeguard fair play. A study published in the International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching examined 156 matches and revealed that in 44% of rounds where Instant Video Replay (IVR) was used, the referee's original decision was overturned. In concrete terms, 85 reviews directly changed the outcome of the matches.
