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Previous Directors

Director Period Career Highlights
Lim, Tae-hee2026. 03. 09. ~ Present 8th Dan Taekwondo, Ph.D. in Physical Education
  • 2022. ~ Present. President, Korea Sports Competency Development Institute
  • 2019. ~ Present. Editorial Board Member, Kukkiwon Taekwondo Research
  • 2017. 12. Recipient, Proud Taekwondo Person Award(Research Division)
  • 2007. 03. ~ Present. Professor, Department of Taekwondo, Yong In University
Kim, Hee-Do2025.05.12. ~ 2026.02.04. 9th Dan Taekwondo, Ph.D. in Science
  • Director and Head of Training Institute, National Assembly Members Taekwondo Federation
  • Former Practical Instructor, Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Academy
  • Three-time World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships Champion(2006, 2007, 2016)
  • Head Master, Jungpyeong Taekwondo Gym, Korea National Sport University(Operated for 37 years)
Lee, Chung-Young2024.05.02. ~ 2025.05.01. 9th Dan Taekwondo, Ph.D. in Science
  • 2013. 03.~ Present. Executive Vice President, World Taekwondo Culture Society
  • 2013. ~ 2017 Director of Admissions, Student Affairs, and Career Services, Korea Nazarene University
  • 2003. 03.~ Present. Professor and Chair, Department of Taekwondo, Korea Nazarene University
  • 2010. 02.~ Present. Executive Vice President and Executive Director, Korea University Taekwondo Federation
Park, Jong-Beom2021.03.11. ~ 2024.03.10. 9th Dan Taekwondo, Ph.D. in Public Administration
  • 2023. 12.~ Present. Adjunct Professor, Underwood University
  • 2022. ~ 2023.03. Adjunct Professor, Sehan University
  • 2004. ~ 2014. Taekwondo Instructor in Physical Education, Korea Military Academy
  • 2007. ~ 2013. President, Siheung City Taekwondo Association, Gyeonggi-do(9th, 10th, and 11th President)
  • 2006. Member and Coach, Korean National Team, 1st WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships
  • 2003. ~ Present. Instructor, Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Academy
Yi, Bong2017. 05. ~ 2019.07. Honorary Professor of Gacheon University
  • 2015.03. ~ 2017.03.
    Secretary General, Asian Taekwondo Union
  • 2009.01. ~ 2013.12.
    Dean, Graduate School of Sports & Culture Studies, Gacheon University
  • 2002.09. ~ 2006.02.
    Dean, School of Community Education, Gacheon University
  • 2001.02. ~ 2002.08.
    Dean, Student Affairs, Gacheon University
  • 2000.03. ~ 2006.02.
    Professor of Gacheon University, Department of Taekwondo Studies
Son, Cheon-Taek2015.03. ~ 2017.04.
2012.06. ~ 2013.12.
Professor of Incheon University,
Department of Physical Education
  • 2012.12. ~ 2014.11.
    Deputy Secretary General of the 2014 Incheon Asian Game Organizing Committee
  • 2007.05. ~ 2008.06.
    Director of College Construction HQ, Incheon University
  • 2007.03. ~ 2009.12.
    Chairman of Korean Association of Sport Pedagogy
  • 2004.08. ~ 2006.12.
    Dean of Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs, Incheon University
  • 1992.02. ~ 1993.02.
    Executive Director, Korea University Taekwondo Federation
Yi, Bong2009.05. ~ 2012.05. Honorary Professor of Gacheon University
  • 2015.03. ~ 2017.03.
    Secretary General, Asian Taekwondo Union
  • 2009.01. ~ 2013.12.
    Dean, Graduate School of Sports & Culture Studies, Gacheon University
  • 2002.09. ~ 2006.02.
    Dean, School of Community Education, Gacheon University
  • 2001.02. ~ 2002.08.
    Dean, Student Affairs, Gacheon University
  • 2000.03. ~ 2006.02.
    Professor of Gacheon University, Department of Taekwondo Studies
Lee, Gyu-seok2006.04. ~ 2009.04. President, Asian Taekwondo Union
  • 2001.04.~2004.02.
    Acting President, Korea Taekwondo Association
  • 2002.08.~2004.01.
    Vice President, Korea Taekwondo Association
  • 2002.03.~2004.08.
    Dean, Department of Sports Studies, Gachon University
  • 1997.03.~2007.02.
    Professor, Department of Taekwondo Studies, Gachon University
  • 1981.03.~1997.02.
    Professor, Department of Taekwondo Studies, Yongin University