Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) (국기원(세계태권도본부))

- Homepage
www.kukkiwon.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-567-1058

Established in 1972, Kukkiwon serves as the headquarters of World Taekwondo. The organization strives to promote the Korean cultural heritage of Taekwondo across the world and set the culture of Taekwondo. To that end, it provides Taekwondo instructor training, undertakes research and development of Taekwondo techniques, and hosts the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. The nearby Kukkiwon Memorial Hall collects and exhibits artifacts related to Taekwondo’s history.

- Address : (Kukkiwon), 32, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more Info: +82-2-567-1058

- Parking
Available

- Parking Fee
Free

- Day Off
[Memorial Hall] National Holidays and Kukkiwon organization holidays

- Usage Fee
[Memorial Hall] Free

- Operating Hours
[Memorial Hall] 09:00-17:30 (Closed for lunch: 11:30-13:00)



- Foreign Language Intepretation Services
Available (English)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Hongik Univ. Kalguksuwa Jokbal Gangnam(홍대칼국수와족발 강남)

- Tel
+82-2-557-5785

When you order Jokbal (pig’s feet), Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) is also provided. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is braised pigs' feet.

⊙ Hotel Star (호텔스타)

- Tel
+82-2-561-9442

Located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Hotel Star is one block away from the Gangnam Station. A limousine bus stop from Gimpo Airport and Incheon International Airport is in front of the hotel, making it a popular accommodation choice among foreign tourists. It is also popular among domestic tourists for its location near Yeoksam Station. Various things to see and eat from Teheran-ro to Gangnam Station will give pleasure to those touring Seoul's downtown area.

⊙ PAULIN PANCAKE - Gangnam Branch(폴인팬케이크 강남)

- Tel
+82-2-444-8952

This cafe is located near Gangnam Station, Seoul. The representative menu is souffle pancakes. Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea.

⊙ Look Optical - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 강남)

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⊙ STATER (스테이터)

- Tel
+82-2-3288-7977

This is a restaurant that serves delicious steak; a great place to go on a date. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is steak.

⊙ Olens - Gangnam City Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 강남시티)

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⊙ Podo Woman Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (강남포도여성의원)

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⊙ Olive Young - Singangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신강남점)

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⊙ GGN Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (꿈꾸는 성형외과의원)

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