K.T.A.
In the year 2000 taekwondo made its debute as an official olympic sport. Taken
from a post in the dojang-digest. The Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA)
is the National Governing Body (NGB) for Taekwondo in the Republic of Korea (ROK),
just like the United States Taekwondo Union (USTU) is the National Governing Body
for Taekwondo in the United States of America. The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF)
which was formed in 1973, is made up of Taekwondo NGBs. These NGBs are members of
the WTF, and not individuals. Individuals may be affiliated to the WTF through their
NGB, but individuals cannot join the WTF directly.

Dr. Un Yong Kim became the 5th President of the KTA in 1971. Dr. Kim subsequently
became the 1st and only President of the WTF in 1973 and around 1990 he gave up the
post of KTA President.

Mr. Choi, Sae-Chang became the 6th KTA President after Dr. Kim stepped down due
to his expanded responsibilities in the International Sports community. Mr. Choi
was a former four star general in the ROK Army and also held the post of Defense
Minister. Mr. Choi was replaced by Mr. Rhee, Pil Gon in 1996.

The KTA is alive and well and probably is the largest, most active NGB for
Taekwondo in the world. For more information, you can write to the KTA at the
following address:

The Korea Taekwondo Association
#607, Olympic Center
88 Oryoon-dong, Songpa-ku
Seoul, Korea
Telephone: 420-4271
Fax: 420-4274

 

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