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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 NGB for Taekwondo in the
United States of America ("USA").
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.
Gen. Choi Sae-Chang became the 6th KTA President after
Dr. Kim stepped down due to his expanded responsiblities
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
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Dr. Chungwon Choue
General Choi
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