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ABOUT WT COUNCIL

MR. YANG WOO PARK

Republic of Korea
Date of Birth : 20 November, 1958
Start year in WT : 2021
Term of Office : 2021-2023

WORLD TAEKWONDO COUNCIL BIOGRAPHY

Education
  • Ph.D., Tourism, Hanyang University
  • M.A., Arts Management, the City University London, UK
  • M.A., Public Administration, Seoul National University, Korea
  • B.A., Law & Public Administration, Chung Ang University, Korea
Career / Occupation
  • President, Gwangju Biennale Foundation (2021-)
  • Former Vice President, Chung Ang University, Korea
  • Former Chairman, Korean Association of Arts Management
Sports Practiced
  • Taekwondo, Walking, Handball
Sports Administration
Sports Career / Accomplishment
  • Former Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Awards and Distinctions
  • 2nd Grade, Order of Service Merit (2009)
  • 4th Grade, Order of Service Merit (2002)
  • Presidential Citation, Republic of Korea (1992)
WT History