'2027 World Taekwondo Hanmadang' Festival to Be Held in Suncheon Next July

Over 6,000 Athletes and Officials from 60 Countries to Participate
Competing in Poomsae and Breaking,
A Taekwondo Festival of Skill and Cultural Exchange

Suncheon City, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, announced on August 6 that it had been officially selected as the host city for the "2027 World Taekwondo Hanmadang," organized by Kukkiwon, on August 5.

The decision to select Suncheon as the host city was credited to its excellent sports infrastructure centered around Palma Gymnasium, abundant tourism and cultural resources, and strong capability in managing large-scale international events.

On the 5th, a business agreement ceremony for the 2027 World Taekwondo Hanmadang to be held in Suncheon City was held at Kukkiwon, followed by a commemorative photo (from the left: Woon Seok Yoon, President of Kukkiwon, Hunmo Son, Mayor of Suncheon City). Provided by Suncheon City

The "World Taekwondo Hanmadang" is more than just a competition—it is a Taekwondo festival where practitioners from all over the world compete in various disciplines such as Poomsae (forms) and breaking, and interact through culture.

The 2027 event will be held over five days and four nights at Palma Gymnasium and surrounding areas in Suncheon, starting at the end of July. Around 6,000 athletes and officials from 60 countries are expected to participate, competing in 15 disciplines with 170 categories.

Hosting this event is expected to enhance Suncheon's status as an international sports city, boost tourism by attracting domestic and international visitors, and have a significant positive impact on the local economy.

Hunmo Son, Mayor of Suncheon City, said, "It is very meaningful to host the World Taekwondo Hanmadang in Suncheon. We will do our utmost to prepare and manage a successful event that not only highlights Suncheon's outstanding natural beauty, culture, and tourism resources to the world, but also revitalizes the local economy."

Meanwhile, the 2027 World Taekwondo Hanmadang will be co-hosted by Kukkiwon and Suncheon City, and organized by the World Taekwondo Hanmadang Organizing Committee.

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