Jeongkang Seo Named WT Secretary General

World Taekwondo President Chungwon Choue

today announced the appointment of Jeongkang Seo of Korea as World Taekwondo Secretary General.

Seo has been serving as Acting Secretary General and Director General since October 2021. He has extensive knowledge of the sport and its administration, having previously worked as head of the World Taekwondo Sport Department, as the President’s Chief of Staff and as Senior Director of Member Relations and Development. He also served as an ex officio member of the Kukkiwon board.

Beyond Taekwondo, Seo’s ability as an international sports expert has been recognised with his membership of the ASOIF Sustainability, Development and Education Consultative Group, of the International Relations Commis-