VANK has unveiled an ambitious plan to promote and globalize Taekkyeon, a traditional Korean martial art.

On June 27, 2023, VANK announced a partnership with Korea Taekkyeon Association and the Taekgyeon Preservation Society to push forward with this initiative. The key points of the agreement include promoting and educating the public about Taekkyeon’s global appeal and using social media platforms to spread Taekkyeon culture worldwide.

VANK has long been dedicated to training young Koreans as diplomats and global ambassadors, while also educating the world about Korea’s rich history and culture. The Taekgyeon Preservation Society, led by Living National Treasure Jeong Gyeong-hwa, is the only organization in Korea recognized under cultural heritage laws for preserving and passing down Taekkyeon techniques.

The Korea Taekkyeon Association, based in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, has been actively working to expand the reach of Taekkyeon. The association played a key role in the successful UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing of Taekkyeon in 2011.

Park Ki-tae, Director of VANK, remarked, “Taekkyeon is a hidden Hallyu star in our history. We are determined to promote it to a global audience through a range of exciting projects.”

Moon Dae-sik, President of the Korea Taekkyeon Association, emphasized, “Together with VANK and the Taekgyeon Preservation Society, we will work to showcase Chungju, the birthplace of Taekkyeon, to the world.”