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)

• Visit Korea – Kukkiwon (English)
• Visit Seoul – Kukkiwon Headquarters (English)

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