Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters(국기원 세계태권도본부)

1. Location (based on Seoul map)

  • Address: 32 Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • Area: Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam District
  • Map context: Near Gangnam Station (Line 2), central business area.

2. Getting There

  • From ICN: Airport bus or AREX + Line 2 → Gangnam Station → walk (5–10 min).
  • From Seoul Station: Line 4 → Line 2 → Gangnam Station → walk (≈ 30 min).

3. History & Opening Date

  • Founded 1972 as the official World Taekwondo Headquarters for training and promotion.
  • Serves as exam venue and cultural center for global martial arts exchange.

4. Official Introduction Page (for foreign visitors)

5. Nearby Attractions (within ~20 minutes)

  • Gangnam Station / COEX Complex / Apgujeong Rodeo Street / Seonjeongneung Tombs

Source

  • VISITKOREA – Imagine Your Korea +1  
  • Wikipedia +1  
  • Official Kukkiwon +1  
  • TripAdvisor +1

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