đź“Ť Seoul, South Korea
đź“… November 16, 2025
A Reflection on Leadership, Structure, and the Evolving Direction of Taekwondo
The 2025 Seoul President’s Cup National Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, held on December 17 in Seoul, has officially concluded, marking a significant close to this year’s Taekwondo calendar. Rather than focusing only on results, the event highlighted the sport’s ongoing evolution in governance, structure, and long-term development.
A key figure guiding this direction was Grandmaster Seo Hyun Suk, President of the World Sport Committee. His leadership emphasized unity, organizational excellence, and the strengthening of Taekwondo’s global framework. His presence at the event reflected a clear commitment to advancing Taekwondo with integrity, vision, and stability.
The championship also demonstrated the importance of cooperation between various national and international bodies. Through structured operations and coordinated roles, the event showed how collective leadership continues to strengthen the sport.
Contributing figures and groups included:
🇹🇠Cassandra Haller, Thailand Sport Committee
🇻🇳 Van Kein, Vietnam
🥋 Kim Seok-hyun, World Practical Taekwondo Committee
🥋 Kim Seung-bae
🚌 Do Kyung-wook, Hanseong Tour
đź“‹ Secretary-General Kim Hoon-ki
⚖️ Chairman Jung Yong-won, Referees Commission
🏛️ Headquarters staff, Games Committee, Awards Committee, Duty Division
🎓 Students of Kyungmun University
Their roles reflected a shared commitment to professionalism and operational excellence within Taekwondo.
As 2025 approaches, Grandmaster Seo Hyun Suk and the World Sport Committee continue to guide Taekwondo toward deeper collaboration, stronger values, and a more unified future.
MASTKD ASIA will continue to follow and report on these developments as the sport moves into a new year of growth and innovation.
