On January 22, 2025, VANK, the Korea Taekkyeon Association, and Chungju City gathered at the Korea Culture Foundation in Seoul to strategize on promoting Taekkyeon globally.
VANK researcher Kwon So-young outlined VANK’s 2025 Taekkyeon promotion plan, emphasizing its collaborations with key government agencies to cultivate global Korean ambassadors. She introduced “Woollim,” a citizen-driven policy platform amplifying public voices in history, culture, and tourism, and “Yeollim,” set to launch in March, which will enhance government-citizen communication.
VANK youth researchers Seong Hye-seung and Koo Seung-hyun detailed recent campaigns, including efforts to establish “Taekkyeon Day,” integrate Taekkyeon into school curricula, and push for its inclusion in the Olympics and Asian Games. Seong highlighted Taekkyeon’s educational value in fostering respect and cooperation, while Koo stressed the sport’s alignment with Olympic values.
Indonesian youth researcher Monica noted Taekkyeon’s misrepresentation in Indonesian media, proposing targeted outreach to improve recognition.
VANK leader Park Ki-tae pledged continued efforts to globalize Taekkyeon, integrating it into the upcoming “Yeollim” platform. Chungju cultural official Ham Jae-gon affirmed the city’s role in preserving and promoting Taekkyeon, while Korea Taekkyeon Association Secretary General Park Hyo-sun announced plans for an international Taekkyeon competition.
This seminar marks the beginning of a new collaboration to nurture global Taekkyeon ambassadors and expand its cultural impact worldwide.