Kukkiwon

Kukkiwon, also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters, is the central institution and the highest technical authority of Taekwondo. The institution is responsible for the regulation, development, and promotion of Taekwondo at both the national and international levels. Kukkiwon is also the headquarters of the World Taekwondo Academy (WTA) and the Taekwondo Research Institute. Among the Kukkiwon’s main functions are the training and certification of instructors, as well as the management and recognition of Dan ranks.